Protect Your Business From Fire!

Fire can be a devastating event. It damages everything in its path and can cause serious injury and death. To help protect your Tulsa, OK area business from fire, read on.

• Be prepared ahead of time! Being prepared is probably the most important step of all. This step involves many things. First, make sure you have insurance in the event of a fire. Second, have a fire escape plan with all the necessary items such as escape ladders, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors etc. Third, know and practice your fire escape plan. Take time to discuss what to do in the event of a fire and practice!
• Avoid unnecessary risk! Cigarettes, fire places, and appliances are common causes of fires. Although these are more common in homes, they can still cause problems in a business. Make sure that fires in the fireplace are completely out before you leave. If you use it often, install a screen and glass door for extra safety. Finally, avoid putting appliances near furniture. Appliances and heaters placed near furniture can often overheat and cause a fire to start. When a fire starts from any one of the items above, they often start very slowly and smolder for a long time before actually catching fire and being detected.
  
• Test your smoke alarm! It is very important to test your smoke alarm often to ensure that it is working properly. Also replace the battery at least once per year, even if it appears to be working. If your smoke alarm seems to go off regularly when there is not a problem, such as during cooking, consider moving it a few feet away. If your smoke alarm is 10 years old, replace it.
• Keep Emergency Numbers on Hand! Keep Tulsa, OK Area emergency numbers near all phones in case of fire or emergency. A great place to check is the local phone book.
  
• No matter how much we prepare, we can't completely prevent fires. should a fire occur, remember to call your Oklahoma insurance agent and maintenance professionals to take care of any damage and ensure insurance coverage of repairs.

Contact these professionals for questions or quotes:

Insurance Coverage in Tulsa, OK- Mike Tedford, Tedford Insurance, 918-299-2345 or www.tedfordinsurance.com.
Roofing Repairs in the Tulsa, OK area- Judy Smith, Abest Roofing, 918-587-1426 or www.abestroofing.com.
Fire Damage and Restoration in the Tulsa, OK area- Roger Fisher, PCC Cleaning and Restoration, 918-641-1111 or www.pcccr.com.

Fire Damage

A home or business fire is not only destructive it can also leave you wondering "what do I do next"? First, contact your insurance company and inform them of the fire and gets things going from their side. Second, get all your important documents together , especially those that have survived the fire. If they didn't survive the fire, attempt to get another copy. Third, take inventory of what was and wasn't damaged. Damaged property can be difficult and stressful to handle, so call the professionals.

The experts at PCC Cleaning and Restoration can help with fire and water restoration and even mold damage. For more information on fire and water restoration, mold damage, or helpful tips after this type of damage to your property call Roger Fisher at 918-641-1111 or visit their website at http://www.pcccr.com.

For all your Tulsa, Oklahoma area real estate needs, contact Darryl Baskin, McGraw Realtors at 918-258-2600 or www.darrylbaskin.com.