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We hope this never happens to your home or business, but if it does we can help you get back to normal. We are certified through the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification), an independent, non-profit certification registry. Varney Clean Care has been doing fire restoration since 1985. We are your professionals for removing smoke odor and residue. We do any demolition that needs to be done, structure cleaning, and cleaning your most precious contents. For help in restoring your life and home back to normal call Varney Clean Care.
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Fire Safety Tips
Simple Fire Safety Tips Save Lives!
A house fire at any time can put the lives of you and your family in jeopardy. Yet, Fire experts say you can dramatically reduce the deadly effects of a potential fire with just a few safety tips. Here's how to make sure you're prepared in the event that a disaster does strike:
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Make sure your house number is visible from the street so emergency vehicles can find you. Consider using over sized reflective or illuminated numbers at the curb, preferably next to your mail box.
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Install smoke detectors in places where they will activate in time for your to save yourself and family. This is usually within a foot of the ceiling. Make sure they are tested monthly by pressing the "test" button, and replace batteries at least once a year. Don't rely on the alarm to make an intermittent "beep" to change batteries.
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Create a fire escape plan with an emergency route for each family member's bedroom. If bedrooms are on the 2nd floor, purchase a simple chain ladder for escape from windows. Arrange for a safe family meeting place outside the home in the event of fire. This way, you'll know instantly which family members are accounted for.
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Place an adequately sized fire extinguisher near the kitchen area of your home. Also place one at the opposite end of the home. Most homes use undersized extinguishers. Even if a small fire breaks out, you'll want all the suppression you can get.
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Remove all weeds, tree branches, leaves and litter away from the perimeter of your home. Put a screen on your fireplace and keep it closed at all times. It's best to sleep with your bedroom door closed to give yourself more time to escape in case of a fire. And teach your children what to do if their clothes catch fire: Stop, Drop, and Roll.
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Electrical Safety
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Electrical Safety to Prevent Fires:
Surge Protective Devices (SPD):
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A whole-house surge protector can protect wiring and appliances in your house. It can be installed at your electric panel.
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Individual surge protectors are needed to protect electronic devices. Outlets are available with individual surge protectors built in.
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Devices with wired connections from several sources, such as televisions with cable service, computers with telephone modems, or telephone answering machines need multi-port surge protectors.
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Plug-in plastic outlet protectors and tamper-resistant outlets can help prevent children from inserting fingers or objects into outlets.
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Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI) help prevent shocks in the bathroom, kitchen, and other wet locations.
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Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) help prevent electrical fires caused by faulty or frayed wires.
Wire Protection:
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