A little spark can kindle a great fire…
Sarah Dunne
in Expert Advice in Insurance Claims, Fire Damage Insurance Claims, Insurance Claims News, Insurance Claims Tips / Procedures, Uncategorised
No smoke without fire
Up to 25,000 people die every year in domestic fires across Europe. Approximately 70,000 are hospitalised due to injuries caused by fire and smoke annually, and fire damage burns up about 1% of Europe’s GDP.
Fire Safety in the Home
The most important piece of fire safety equipment in any home is a smoke alarm. In a recent US study it was found that three out of five home fire deaths were in properties without working smoke alarms. In order to prepare your family for a fire, you need to draw up an escape plan. If there is a fire, what should you do? The important thing to remember is to ‘Get out – Get the fire brigade out – Stay out’. Amazingly, many of us are not actively preventing fires from starting in our homes, and this infographic outlines some simple ways to keep your home safe and to recover after you have experienced a fire in your home.
The Aftermath
Dealing with the aftermath of a fire is difficult. Ensure that you secure your home against unauthorised entry. Make repairs to prevent further damage and let your local police station know the house is unoccupied.
Appoint a loss assessor to help you with your claim. We can advise you on all the practical issues too.
