ADT Helps Save Family Pets From Perishing in Home Fires by Recognizing National Pet Fire Safety Day
July 13 2018 - 1:00PM
ADT Inc. (NYSE:ADT), the leading provider of monitored security and
interactive home and business automation solutions in the United
States and Canada, is recognizing the 10th anniversary of National
Pet Fire Safety Day with tips on how to keep dogs and cats safe
from home fires.
The American Veterinary Medical Association reports at least
40,000 pets die in home fires each year and another 500,000 are
affected, mostly by smoke inhalation. According to the National
Fire Protection Association, pets and wild animals start about 700
home fires annually.
Two dachshunds belonging to Renee Henricks were almost part of
those statistics. On June 21, her beloved pets were trapped inside
Henrick’s Oklahoma home as a fast-moving fire nearly consumed it.
Henricks was outside when ADT called, alerting her to the fire.
“My dogs are like my children. They mean everything to me,” said
Henricks. “Without monitored protection from ADT, I wouldn’t have
seen the smoke billowing from my house and rushed to get the dogs
out.”
Securing a home with monitored protection is one way to help
save precious pets from perishing in a home fire. Here are other
prevention tips:
- Extinguish Open Flames - Pets are
generally curious and will investigate cooking appliances, candles
or even a fire in your fireplace. Ensure your pet is not left
unattended around an open flame and make sure to thoroughly
extinguish any open flame before leaving your home.
- Pet Proof the Home - Take a walk around
your home and look for areas where pets might start fires
inadvertently, such as the stove knobs, loose wires and other
potential hazards.
- Keep Pets Near Entrances - When leaving
pets home alone, keep them in areas or rooms near entrances where
firefighters can easily find them.
- Practicing Escape Routes with Pets - Keep
collars and leashes at the ready in case you have to evacuate
quickly with your pet or firefighters need to rescue your pet.
- Affix a Pet Alert Window Cling - Write
down the number of pets inside your house and attach the static
cling to a front window or glass door. This critical information
saves rescuers time when locating your pets. Fill out a form and
request a free window cling from ADT at
https://www.adt.com/pet-safety
Another safety tip is to practice “doggie fire drills,” like ADT
customer Angela Campbell who experienced a house fire earlier this
year in Colorado. Home alone, her dogs safely evacuated through
their doggie door upon hearing the smoke alarm.
"It's basic reward training," Campbell said. "You get excited
like it's a game, and then you give them treats at the end."
About ADT
ADT is a leading provider of security and automation solutions
for homes and businesses in the United
States and Canada, people on-the-go and their networks.
Making security more accessible than ever before, and backed by
24/7 customer support, ADT is committed to providing superior
customer service with a focus on speed and quality of
responsiveness, helping customers feel safer and empowered. ADT is
headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida and employs
approximately 17,500 people in the United
States and Canada.
Media RelationsJason
Shockley
tel: +1 561.322.7235jshockley@adt.com
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