(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 15, 2010 ) Westford, MA – The Westford Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard shows his spirit during National Fire Prevention Month as he joins his local American Red Cross chapter to raise funds for disaster relief efforts.

The largest disaster threat to residents and the number one disaster relief effort by the American Red Cross in the U.S. is fire. According to the National Fire Prevention Association, more than 17,000 dryer fires are reported annually.

In Springfield, MA, an overheated dryer caused a fire in a 16-unit apartment building, leaving one resident homeless. Damage was contained to the one second floor apartment where the fire originated in the laundry closet. No one was injured. Firefighters rescued a cat and reunited it with the owner.

During Fire Safety Month in October, the American Red Cross and the Westford Dryer Vent Cleaning Wizard are encouraging people to take steps to minimize the risk of home fires by installing smoke alarms and developing a fire escape plan.

According to a representative of the local Red Cross chapter, "Fires can strike suddenly and spread quickly. It’s important that people take simple and inexpensive steps now, such as installing a smoke alarm inside bedrooms, outside sleeping areas and on every level of their homes. They should also create a plan of escape in case they need to leave at a moment’s notice, because during a fire every second counts and being prepared can greatly reduce the affects of these devastating disasters.”

Webb Dickson, owner of Dryer Vent Wizard of Westford will be donating one percent of his sales for the month of October to the local American Red cross chapter in support of disaster response efforts. “Consumers can help this cause by having Dryer Vent Cleaning performed during the month of October,” said Dickson. “In addition to enjoying peace of mind that their dryer is operating safely and efficiently they can know that they have helped an important cause as well.”

Dryer Vent Wizard is the largest chain of Dryer Vent Cleaning, repair, replacement and alteration specialists in the U.S. with nearly 60 franchises in major markets across the nation. Webb Dickson is proud to serve homes and businesses in Massachusetts from Worcester to Boston and down to the cape and Southern New Hampshire. Learn more about dryer fire prevention at http://www.massdryervent.com/comingsoon.htm

Contact:

Dryer Vent Wizard
Webb Dickson
Phone: 978-692-6396
Email: M-E-DryerVentWizard@comcast.net

Read how poorly installed dryer vent systems can create a fire hazard at http://dryerventinstallationwestford.blogspot.com/2009/11/poorly-installed-dryer-vent-systems-are.html


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