Keep your Family Safe at Home
- A fire escape plan is a key part of home fire safety. Fire authorities suggest having a minimum of two exits out of every room.
- Learn how to stay low and avoid smoke. Decide on a safe meeting place outside. Once out - stay out. Practice will only improve your preparedness. Hold family fire drills at least twice a year.
- Consider installing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home, near and inside every bedroom. Test them monthly and replace batteries at least once a year. Consider replacing alarms every 10 years.
- Learn what ‘Stop, Drop and Roll’ means and how to react if clothes catch fire.
- Consider having everyone learn how and when to use a fire extinguisher.
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