FIRE SAFETY TIPS

Be Safe. Be Prepared for Fire.

REDUCE YOUR RISK OF A FIRE IN YOUR HOME:
Do not leave the kitchen unattended while cookingthis is the number one cause of house fires. Smoking has been the leading cause of fire deaths for yearsput out your cigarette or cigar entirely, every time. Ensure all candles are positioned at least 12 inches away from anything that can burn. Check for overloaded outlets as they can be extremely hazardous. Make sure space heaters are at least 3 feet from the nearest flammable object. Check your stove and oven regularly for grease accumulation. Never use extention cords with air conditioners as the cord is likely to overheat.

HAVE A FIRE ESCAPE PLAN IN PLACE:

Establish an emergency escape plan and an outdoor meeting place. Review the plan with your family a few times each year. Be sure all exit routes are always clear. Place collapsible escape ladders in 2nd floor roomsit is imperative to have an alternate way out in the event that fire or smoke has blocked the primary exit. Keep your escape plan in a place where all family members can access it. Conduct and time fire drills. Fires double in size every minute, so every second counts! Practice seperate fire drills at night while family members are sleeping. Practice meeting at your designated meeting place. In the event of a real fire, call 9-1-1 once you are outside.

IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, REMEMBER THESE IMPORTANT STEPS:

Smoke can hinder vision drasticallyknow the escape routes in your home well enough that you are able to find an exit safely even in the dark. Remain as close to the floor as possiblea fire can raise temperatures to as much as 90 degrees at knee height and 690 degrees at shoulder height. Gather children and/or disabled individuals in your home and get out immediately. Wait to call the fire department until you are safely outside your home, then call 9-1-1. Make your way to your predetermined meeting place so all family members can be accounted for as quickly as possible. Do not go back into your home for material possessions. Do not try to fight the fire.

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