With a new year arriving, it’s important to review and revisit fire safety in your North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, home. Although the team at ServiceMaster Complete Restoration by Stiffey has you covered in terms of fire damage restoration services, we all know it’s better to stop a fire before it starts.

What are the best ways to prevent fires this January? Here are a few ideas for you to keep in mind this month.

Fireplaces and Other Open-Flame Items

There’s nothing quite like a warm, crackling fire! That said, without proper tending and care, even a small fireplace mishap can create massive damage. Make sure to check that the fireplace is functioning correctly, and then keep someone close by to monitor the fire as it burns. The same goes for other open-flame items in your home, like candles!

Use Space Heaters Safely

You don’t have a fireplace but still want to stay comfortably toasty? A lot of folks use space heaters to stay warm and cozy instead. Unfortunately, these can also cause fires, especially if the space heater is older or improperly maintained. Make sure to keep flammable products away from a space heater and give it plenty of space!

Use Electricity Safely

It’s important to make sure all of your outlets and wiring are up-to-date. Especially with strands of lights and other holiday decor still hanging around into the month of January, double-check that everything is working properly and not overloaded. If you’re uncertain, have it checked by a professional electrician.

January is a great time to start fresh in the North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania area, and the best way to start is with safety in mind! Although the team at ServiceMaster Complete Restoration by Stiffey is happy to help with all of your disaster restoration services, especially following a fire, we would rather keep that fire from starting at all.

If you have any questions about our fire damage restoration services, please feel free to give us a call today. If your home or business has experienced fire damage, please contact us immediately, 24/7/365, at (724) 834-8889.