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Disasters can happen at anytime. Year after year, the risk of a policyholder incurring a loss gets greater. The policyholder is going to look to you, the agent or adjuster, for guidance and understanding.
As an agent or adjuster, you try to reassure your client by explaining the process. To insure that your policyholder is taken care of promptly and efficiently, it would be a good idea to develop a partnership with a restoration contractor you can depend on; a restoration contractor who is experienced and highly trained in this area of expertise. Let that restoration contractor be Wilton Construction.
Here at Wilton, we understand the importance of assisting your policyholder through a disaster as quickly and efficiently as possible. Our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction is unsurpassable. With our 24 hour emergency service, we are always available to provide assistance. We look forward to working with you. Our emergency number is:804-357-7434
Employment Anniversaries
Marcus Thompson July 15 years
Kenny Gray August 20 years
Philip Greenday August 21 years
David McDougal August 2 years
Richard Griffin August 15 years
Tim Sullivan August 3 years
Employee Birthdays
Charles Atkins July 19
Corky Wagner July 23
Davide McDougal August 8
Tommy West August 17
Brian Kirby August 25
Philip Greenday September 9
Rodney Redding September 15
Bonnie Cosby September 29
Fire Prevention
Fire is used daily in every household. The common uses of fire are cooking, heating and cigarette lighting. Other less common uses include candles and oil lamps. No home is immune to fires. But you can learn how to take measures to reduce the risks and prevent fires. Every year, fire damage costs homeowners/insurance companies billions of dollars.
By learning the facts and regularly inspecting their property using the following prevention techniques, it will greatly improve the homeowner's chances of never having to escape from a fire.
This article is to provide safety rules to reduce the risk of a fire loss or reduce the damage should a fire occur. There are some general safety rules that you should always follow:
- Install and regularly maintain smoke detectors. The main smoke detector should be installed between the bedrooms and the rest of the house.
- Test and service your smoke detectors often.
- Never overload extension cords and/or outlets.
- Check wires and cords regularly.
- Keep adequate clearance around heaters.
- Never leave burning cigarettes unattended.
- Use solid and stable ashtrays. Make sure that cigarettes are completely extinguished.
- Candles should be lit in safe locations, i.e.; away from combustibles and where they will not be knocked over.
Now let's review the fire safety tips for preventing fire damage to the home room by room.
KITCHEN
The kitchen is potentially the most dangerous area in your home. It contains many hazards that can cause burns and unintentional fires.
Safety Tips:
- Place a fire extinguisher in the kitchen.
- Store cleaning products and chemicals out of reach of children and away from heat sources.
- Never leave a fire or heat source unattended.
- Clean grease from the oven and gas range often.
- Do not wear long, loose sleeves while cooking.
- Keep pots/pans away from the edge of the stove.
- Never hang combustibles on or over the stove.
BEDROOM
Fires occur in the home often during the night when everyone is asleep. Many fires are caused by misuse or poor maintenance of electrical devices, such as overloading extension cords or using portable space heaters too close to combustibles.
Safety Tips:
- Never use an electric blanket all night long unless it is equipped with thermostatic controls.
- Do not fold or roll the electric blanket while it is on. Wires may ignite.
BATHROOM
Traditionally, the bathroom has a very low risk of fire. Still periodic inspections should be made.
Safety Tips:
- Keep an adequate space between appliances and water.
- Use candles with caution.
LIVING ROOM
There are many causes of fire damage in the living room, many of which are easy to prevent if given enough attention.
Safety Tips:
- Use a fire screen.
- Check and clean the chimney at least once a year.
- Keep an air space between TV and stereo equipment.
ATTICS, BASEMENTS, AND THE GARAGE
These locations often house the heating equipment of the home and are often used as storage. There are precautions that should be taken to prevent fire.
Safety Tips:
- Store propane and other flammable liquids in approved containers and away from heat sources. n
- Have heating equipment checked annually.
- If a fuse or breaker blows, be sure to replace the fuse or breaker with the correct size.
- Keep all chemicals, paints, etc in their original containers.
With application of these safety precautions there should be a reduction of the risk of fire to your home and to the homes of your policyholders.
Resource: RESTORATION SOS