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Hoarding & Fire Safety

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Hoarding & Fire Safety

Having an extreme hoarding disorder is a hazard and can result in serious fires, injuries and/or death. By having excessive amounts of material possessions in a home, it poses a massive threat for emergency response teams such as firefighters that may need to enter the space to save a life, or put out a fire.

How hoarding can be a peril ;

  • Blocked exits prevent a person from being able to escape easily from their home. For example – doors not being able to open fully.
  • Injuries can happen when tripping over objects or something can fall on top of a person and crush them
  • Excessive fire due to flammable objects that can lead to collapsed roofing
  • Finding occupants is made more difficult for rescue units
  • Neighbouring properties can be affected by inordinate amounts of smoke or fire that can spread
  • Hallways, windows, doors will be obstructed by debris
  • Increased risk for emergency response personnel
  • Risk of extreme structural damage to property
  • Risk of injury or death due to being trapped under debris

If you hoard, or know someone who is a hoarder, take safety precautions to reduce risk of fire in the home.

  • Have smoke alarms installed and test them regularly
  • Unblock all exits including windows
  • Make space for pathways
  • Remove clutter around heaters and electrical items
  • Remove clutter from kitchen or cooking area and stove tops
  • No open flames

If your property has been damaged in a fire, call insurance and then call Steamatic. Steamatic offers damage restoration services by cleaning, repairing and rebuilding as well as toxin removal.

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