Kamloops Home Inspections: Fire Escape Emergency Plan And Your Family’s Safety

Introducing a new contributor to the blog, Parker Bennett of Rest Assured Home Inspections. Feel free to post any questions here for Parker.

Parker Bennett Home Inspector Many Kamloops parents probably wouldn’t think of pulling out of the driveway with the kids unbuckled or letting their four year old take a bike ride without a helmet. As a parent you want to prepare your kids to be as safe as possible, but have you planned to get them out alive in the event of an emergency?

The truth is last year Firefighters in Canada were called to over 50,000 residential fires and a recent study revealed that 70% of Canadians have not yet put together a fire escape plan. Are we really giving our kids a chance in the event of a fire without some basic information about what to do in the case of an emergency?

In addition to properly working smoke alarms, the best defense against a fire is a well-rehearsed, escape plan. Having your family ready for a fire can save precious seconds in the event of a real emergency.

Practice Makes Perfect
A fire escape plan should be designed and practiced twice a year. Make the drill fun for the family by practicing with time trials, there’s nothing like a little competitive spirit to drive the efficiency of your escape plan.
The Canada Safety Council recommends these steps to prepare for a family fire drill:
Kamloops Home Fire Plan Escape •    Draw a floor plan of your house.
•    Mark two ways out of each room.
•    Establish a meeting place outside the house.
•    Be sure each family member has the plan and knows the escape route.
•    Post your fire escape plan on the fridge or family bulletin board.
•    Hold a fire drill for your family once or twice a year. Vary the drills, to      practice escaping from different fire sources.
•    Make sure your baby-sitter understands your fire escape plan.
•    Everyone should know NOT to re-enter the home.

All Kamloops homeowners should take the time to check all smoke detectors and design an escape plan to get out alive. Test your kids from time to time with an emergency fire drill and keep everyone up to date with the plan to get out alive.

Parker Bennett, Rest Assured Home Inspections
P. 250-372-7375 E. ac.oohaynull@snoitcepsniemohderussatser

Open House Weekend: Saturday March 13 & Sunday March 14, 2010: Brocklehurst, North Kamloops, South Kamloops & Sahali

This weekend’s open houses will be held in Brocklehurst, North Kamloops, South Kamloops and Sahali.

Brocklehurst Kamloops Real Estate 659 Valdes Drive

Saturday, March 13th, 2010: 659 Valdes Drive, Brocklehurst: 11:30-12:30

5 bedroom home with a 2 bedroom basement suite with a separate entrance. There is separate laundry for the upstairs and downstairs. Recent updates include siding, roof, furnace and air conditioning. There is a detached workshop in the back with drive through access from the front. Single car carport. $379,900

North Kamloops House For Sale 694 Stewart AveSaturday, March 13th, 2010: 694 Stewart Avenue, North Kamloops: 1:00-2:30

5 bedroom home with a 2 bedroom plus den basement suite with a separate entrance. Enclosed garage with a mechanics pit and additional carport. Open floor plan on the main. All appliances are included. New kitchen in basement suite, includes new tile, newer roof and hot water tank. $329,900

Home For Sale Kamloops Real Estate 2586 Glenview Kitchen

Saturday, March 13th, 2010: 2586 Glenview Avenue, Brocklehurst: 3:00-4:00

3+1 bedroom home with 1 bathroom. Single car carport, huge lot, vaulted ceilings, updates include flooring and paint. Small wired workshop in the back yard. Tons of room for a detached shop. Covered deck and second patio. Tons of potential! $319,900

Sahali Kamloops Home 620 Monarch Drive,

Sunday, March 14th, 2010: 620 Monarch Drive, Sahali: 11:30-1:00

3 bedrooms up rancher with 2 bedrooms down.  Can be easily converted to a daylight inlaw suite. Fenced yard has only one neighbour close by for a more private feel. All appliances are included except main floor washer & dryer. This home has a gas fireplace & central air. Owner occupied. $449,900

South Kamloops Property 581.585 Munro Street

Sunday, March 14th, 2010: 581 Monarch Drive, South Kamloops: 1:30-3:00

Full duplex in a desirable neighbourhood in South Kamloops. 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on each side. Enclosed large garage, rec room and large fence yard on each side. Some updates include flooring and electrical upgrades. $409,900

To view all homes for sale in Kamloops click here.

Featured Property: 581 & 585 Munro Street Full Duplex, South Kamloops, B.C. $409,900

South Kamloops Real Estate 581.585 Munro Street

Full duplex located in a desirable South Kamloops neighbourhood cul-de-sac. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, rec room, enclosed garage and large fenced yard on both sides. Current rent is $1,300 and $900 (long time tenants – last rent increase in 2005) plus utilities. Upgraded electrical to 100 amps each side. Great revenue property. $409,900

Click here to view all homes for sale in Kamloops.

Open House Weekend: Saturday March 6 & Sunday March 7, 2010: Brocklehurst, North Kamloops & Juniper Heights

This weekend’s open houses will be held in Brocklehurst, North Kamloops and Juniper Heights.

North Kamloops, BC, Open House 694 Stewart Ave,

Saturday, March 6th, 2010: 694 Stewart Avenue, North Kamloops: 11:30-12:30

5 bedroom home with a 2 bedroom plus den basement suite with a separate entrance. Enclosed garage with a mechanics pit, additional carport. Open floor plan on the main. All appliances are included. New kitchen in basement suite, new tile, newer roof and hot water tank. $329,900

Kamloops House 1018 Surrey Ave

Saturday, March 6th, 2010: 1018 Surrey Ave, North Kamloops: 1:00-2:00

3 bedroom bungalow on nice street in North Kamloops. Some updated windows, nice private yard. Close to shopping, transit and schools. Newer roof and all appliances included. $239,900

Kamloops Homes For Sale 1805 Hycrest PlaceSunday March 7th, 2010: 1805 Hycrest Place, Brocklehurst: 11:30-1:00

Great 3+1 Bedroom, 2 bathroom home in a nice Brock neighbourhood. Updated furnace, hot water tank and some windows. Single car carport, large 10,890 square foot lot with numerous fruit trees. Within seconds of Brock shopping centre, transportation. $319,900

Juniper Heights Homes For Sale 2665 Qu'appelle Blvd Kamloops, BC

Sunday, March 7th, 2010: 2665 Qu’appelle Blvd., Juniper Heights, Kamloops: 1:30-3:00

Beautiful Juniper Heights home with 3+1 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Situated on a 10,000 square foot lot that is flat, usable and fully fenced. Very close to the elementary school and transportation. RV parking, hot tub, in ground sprinklers and 220 power to the garage. $419,900

To view all homes for sale in Kamloops click here.

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