The Public Adjusters Explain – How to Prevent Residential Fire Loss

Tampa, FL, November 24, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Licensed public adjuster firm, The Public Adjusters, warn home fires are the largest cause of property loss yearly in the United States. Approximately 400,000 home fires kill several thousand Americans each year, and cause an average of $6,000,000,000 (billion) in property damage.

Rather than waiting for danger, The Public Adjusters explain there are very simple steps homeowners can take to reduce exposure to home fires and subsequent fire insurance claims.

Smoke alarms must be installed in all bedrooms, living rooms and kitchen. Smoke alarms equate to a 40(+) percent reduction in fire deaths, when compared to a comparable home without a smoke alarm.

A fire extinguisher should be kept the garage, kitchen and within easy reach on each floor of homes.

An alternative in new construction can include sprinkler system installation that acts as a fire suppressant while authorities are en route. This simple fix adds less than 1% to the cost of a new home, and is an investment which will last the life of the house.

When taking a common sense approach toward preventing fire, smoke and water damage, The Public Adjusters remind homeowners the simplest advice to prevent fire damage to homes: never leave open heat unattended. This would include portable heating devices, stoves, ovens, candles and other such items.

“Most people who come to us for help with their fire and smoke claim realize that the cause of the fire could have easily been prevented,” said Ronald Delo, President of the firm’s 11 independent insurance adjusting operations throughout the southeast United States. “It’s seems too simple but never leave heat unattended. This simple act will prevent most residential fires.”

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The Public Adjusters / Insurance Claim Consultants Inc. is a public insurance adjusting firm licensed in 11 states throughout the United States. The firm works exclusively for the policyholder, ensuring maximum settlement amounts are paid based upon the damage and policy provisions unique to each insurance claim. With over three decades of winning experience and more than 10,000 clients served, the Tampa-based firm of public loss adjusters and insurance consultants specialize in loss assessment adjusting for home and business owners that suffer property loss from hurricane damage, tornado damage, fire and smoke damage, water loss damage, sinkholes, flood damage, hidden decay and business interruption claims. Acting as an ally and personal advocate for its clients during the claims process, The Public Adjusters has negotiated hundreds of millions of dollars- including tens of millions in increased settlements- on behalf of property owners and managers. The firm of independent public loss adjusters boasts a 100% success rate in the re-opening of property insurance claims and has obtained settlements higher than 500% of the insurance company’s original offer. Company principle, Ronald Delo, is considered an industry- expert in property insurance lending his voice and expertise to numerous media outlets such as CNN, NBC and ABC, The New York Times and other media outlets to discuss property insurance issues and topics.