Your Business In Hollywood Should Know FEMA Stats on Commercial Fires

7/1/2019 (Permalink)

Don't Allow A Fire To Keep Your Business Shut Down

The Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) reports that over 40% of businesses do not reopen after a disaster such as fire damage, storm damage, or other disruption. SERVPRO of Hollywood/Hallandale/Aventura wants to serve our community by keeping your business up and running. We think it is important to support our local fire departments by helping to educate owners of both businesses and homes about the importance of prevention.

Only 29% of those that do reopen remain open after 2 years.

SERVPRO of Hollywood/Hallandale/Aventura wants you to be aware of the causes of fire damage and fire injuries so that you can help prevent them.

Top Causes of Commercial Fires in Hollywood/Hallandale/Aventura:

• Cooking: SERVPRO of Hollywood/Hallandale/Aventura has more information here
• Equipment: Almost 38% of business fires start from faulty equipment or from mis-used equipment. Some materials can catch fire or explode when exposed to heat
• Carelessness: Remember to cover light bulbs, turn off equipment at the end of the day, and to replace frayed cords

SERVPRO of Hollywood/Hallandale/Aventura wants you to remember that the best way to fight fire damage or smoke damage is to prevent it.

Links:

https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/firesafety/

https://www.usfa.fema.gov/downloads/pdf/statistics/nonres_bldg_fire_estimates.pdf