Is Your Myrtle Beach Home Fire Proof?

1/18/2017 (Permalink)

Fire Proofing Your Home Is The Smart Thing To Do!

We called in the help of the pros when dealing with fire safety and fire prevention in Myrtle Beach and here are just a few things you can do make sure you have the best odds of being fire proof in Myrtle Beach.

TIPS FOR FIRE-PROOFING YOUR HOME/YARD 

• Create a fire safe zone around your home. Remove flammable vegetation and leaves at least 20’ from the house and at least 75’ if you live in a pine forest.
• Inspect your home and yard asking: What can catch fire or carry it to your home?
• Having nothing flammable within 10’ of the house. Occasional trees should be at least 10’ from the house
• Evergreens catch fire easily and burn quickly. Prune lower limbs, thin out the trees or remove them from the safety zone.

For more information in Horry County South Carolina, contact Kathy Nieuwenhuis, Public Education Officer, Horry County Fire Rescue, 843-915-7061.

And as always if you have fire damage in your Myrtle Beach home call SERVPRO of East Horry County at 843-236-6278!