10/05/2026
🔥 Maintenance Monday: Fire Prevention Starts at Home! 🔥
A few simple habits can make a big difference when it comes to fire safety. Whether you live in an apartment, duplex, or single-family rental, taking a few extra precautions can help protect your home, your family, and your neighbors.
🧯 Avoid overloaded outlets. Plugging too many devices into one outlet or power strip can create a fire hazard.
🍳 Stay in the kitchen while cooking. Unattended cooking is one of the most common causes of residential fires. Keep towels, paper products, and other flammable items away from the stove.
🔥 Use space heaters carefully. Keep them at least 3 feet away from furniture, curtains, bedding, and anything else that can catch fire. Always turn them off before leaving the room or going to sleep.
🕯️ Be cautious with candles and open flames. Flameless candles are a safer alternative, especially in homes with children or pets.
🚪 Keep exits clear. Make sure doors, hallways, and other escape routes are not blocked so you can get out quickly in an emergency.
🔋 Test your smoke detectors regularly. Press the test button each month and report any smoke detector that is not working properly right away.
💡 Fire prevention does not have to be complicated. A few minutes spent checking your home today can help prevent a much bigger problem later.
If you notice a smoke detector issue or another fire-safety-related maintenance concern, please submit a maintenance request through your tenant portal with as much information and photos as possible so our team can assist.
Stay safe, Southeast Texas! 🏡🔥