{"id":2459,"date":"2022-06-29T20:53:17","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T20:53:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/firstonsite.com\/resource\/how-to-get-back-on-your-feet-after-residential-fire\/"},"modified":"2025-08-26T21:07:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-26T21:07:09","slug":"how-to-get-back-on-your-feet-after-residential-fire","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/firstonsite.com\/resource\/how-to-get-back-on-your-feet-after-residential-fire\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Back on Your Feet After Residential Fire"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Experiencing a house fire of any severity can be a truly a shattering experience.\u00a0 It can quickly throw a homeowner\u2019s life into chaos and evoke a torrent of emotions.\u00a0 Hardest of all, in the midst of the turmoil, life-changing decisions that can affect a homeowner\u2019s personal and financial affairs for years to come have to be made.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, with some precautionary steps before disaster strikes and carefully calculated moves after, getting back to normal after a house fire is possible.<\/p>\n<h3>Know the Risks<\/h3>\n<p>In the United States, most residential fires are started by human error when using everyday home items typically considered to be safe.<\/p>\n<p>Items in the home that commonly start fires:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Kitchen appliances<\/li>\n<li>Heaters, boilers, and furnaces<\/li>\n<li>Cigarettes and other smoking paraphernalia<\/li>\n<li>Candles<\/li>\n<li>Electrical wiring<\/li>\n<li>Lithium batteries<\/li>\n<li>Extension cords<\/li>\n<li>Natural gas cannisters, chemicals, or accelerant-soaked rags<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Be Prepared<\/h3>\n<p>While mistakes do happen, most accidental house fires can be avoided with some basic acts of preparation and awareness.\u00a0 Identifying risks and practicing precautionary behavior go a long way in keeping a home safe and fire-free.<\/p>\n<p>Key things owners can do to prevent home fires:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Check smoke alarms and their batteries at least twice a year.<\/li>\n<li>Keep easily accessible fire extinguishers available and be sure all members of the household know how to operate them.<\/li>\n<li>Establish and practice a fire escape plan for how occupants will exit a home.<\/li>\n<li>Keep exit points clear and devise a backup evacuation plan should an exit be blocked.<\/li>\n<li>Pay full attention when cooking and ensure all kitchen appliances are properly operated.<\/li>\n<li>Only use space heaters, kerosene lamps, and candles under close supervision.<\/li>\n<li>Leave any electrical wiring repairs to the professionals.<\/li>\n<li>Check that extension cords are sufficient for their intended purpose.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure the area around the home is free of flammable debris and clutter.<\/li>\n<li>Know how to turn off home utilities at a moment\u2019s notice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":2460,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"Recovering from a house fire? 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