{"id":39182,"date":"2023-10-23T12:23:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-23T12:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/?guid=2a4971dc0261bf6eb7ee07c96cf33627"},"modified":"2023-10-23T12:23:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T12:23:00","slug":"4-ways-to-prevent-home-fires-and-keep-your-family-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homeimprovementblogs.com\/hg-blog\/4-ways-to-prevent-home-fires-and-keep-your-family-safe\/","title":{"rendered":"4 ways to prevent home fires and keep your family safe"},"content":{"rendered":"

(BPT) – Hundreds of thousands of residential building fires happen each year in America, according to the U.S. Fire Administration — yet only 26% of families have a home fire escape plan developed and practiced[1]<\/sup><\/a>. Kids practice up to 156 fire drills during their K-12 experience[2]<\/sup><\/a>, but they are often less knowledgeable about what to do when a smoke alarm goes off at home.
<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Learning the basics of fire safety is the first and most important step in fighting the dangers of fire. Understanding the best ways to protect your home and family should always be at the top of your to-do list. To help you prepare, the fire safety experts at Kidde<\/a>, a trusted leader in fire safety for more than 100 years, provide the following tips and advice:<\/p>\n

1. Make sure you have working smoke alarms throughout the home <\/strong><\/p>\n

A working smoke alarm can double your family’s chances of safely escaping from a house fire[3]<\/sup><\/a>. In fact, three out of five home fire deaths happen in homes without properly working smoke alarms[4]<\/sup><\/a>. Like any home appliance, a smoke alarm should be carefully maintained. To do this:<\/p>\n