Keeping Outdoor Pets and Your Home Safe This Winter
11/16/2021 (Permalink)
As winter approaches, temperatures are dropping rapidly! As we all know, humans aren’t the only ones who need warmth. As we head into the holiday season, many homeowners throughout the area may need to be sure that their outdoor fluffy pals can live comfortably. This can include the use of heat lamps or other heating sources. Our production crew worked on a home fire this past spring which was caused by a chicken coop heat lamp that shorted out and eventually burned up a portion of a home. SERVPRO was called and on site ready to help restore their home to a living condition. Here are some tips to remember to keep your home and your animals safe and warm this winter.
Ensure if extension cords are needed that any grounds are not disconnected, falling apart, or too old
Inspect all heating equipment for any frayed, kinked or worn out wires
If possible, make sure there is enough separation from the home to the heated area incase of a fire to avoid spreading of the fire to the home
If using a space heater or heat lamp, avoid placing dry wood, hay, straw, rope or any other flammable item directly in front of it. These heating machines must have at least 3 feet of space between it and anything that could potentially spark a fire
Do not leave the heated area without supervision for extended periods of time
Maintain and monitor your heated area to avoid any potential fire hazards as listed above