Turn spring cleaning into a decluttering habit for home safety Fox 11 Tri Cities Fox 41 Yakima

BENTON COUNTY, Wash.- For many spring is a time for deep cleaning their home, but Benton County Fire Protection District #2 (BCFD2) is reminding residents that decluttering should be a year-round habit for home safety. A clear and clean, decluttered house allows fire crews easier access in case of an emergency according to BCFD2. A decluttered house also allows emergency crews to respond quicker to medical emergencies. Decluttering tips from BCFD2: Keep escape routes out of the home clear at all times.Discard stacks and piles of old mail and newspapers.Store unused items that take up floor space in a shed…