Fire Prevention Should Be Year Round Home Safety Plan
Fire prevention should be daily, not just during Fire Prevention Week. Build a household escape plan with all exits, smoke alarm locations, and a meet point. Include plans for children and mobility limitations, practice drills twice yearly, and ensure visible street numbers and emergency phone numbers.
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Fire escape planning tips for family safety and drills
Guidance on practicing fire drills with children while awake, using alarms, escape ladders, and two floor homes. Steps include waking helpers, practicing from first floor, keeping ladders accessible, selecting safest exits, and sealing rooms if trapped. Emphasizes low noise drills, keeping doors closed, and signaling responders with lights if needed.
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