Practicing Fire Safety in your Rental Apartment in Gainesville, Florida
Everyone should be as prepared as possible for a potential fire. Some ways to prepare include making sure all smoke alarms are working, fire extinguishers are filled, and escape plans are in place. However, additional preventive measures are also an important component of fire safety. Everybody knows the dangers of fire, but unfortunately, many people are currently living with unseen hazards throughout their homes and places of work.
Some fire safety tips for your rental apartment in Gainesville, Florida are:
- Don’t run any electrical wires underneath rugs
- Make sure all light bulbs you install are the correct wattage
- Make sure lamps and other lights aren’t touching any fabrics
- Don’t overload an extension cord or a power strip
- Always make sure you turn off the oven, stove, and other kitchen appliances when you’re finished
- Avoid the use of candles, and if you must use candles, make sure to supervise lit candles at all times
- Never use a propane grill or store propane anywhere in your apartment or the apartment community
- Be extremely careful when smoking, and never smoke in bed
- Do not light fireworks anywhere in the apartment community
If you have small children, teaching them about fire safety and prevention should be a top priority. The earlier they understand the dangers of fire, the better. For more information on fire safety and prevention tips, please visit www.firesafety.gov.
If you’re interested in acquiring more information about the available units at Bellamay Grand, or about ways you can keep our community safe from fire, please contact us today.
