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Fire Safety Tips

House Hazards

Escape Routes

1. Smoke alarms save lives - install and maintain them.

2. Smoking and drinking are a lethal combination. Smoking carelessness is a leading cause of fire. Don't empty ashtrays into the trash.

3. Keep matches, lighters, and candles away from children.

4. Be careful with candles. Don't leave them unattended. Never sleep with candles burning.

5. Remove electrical cords from under rugs and behind radiators. Never nail or staple the cord to walls or molding.

6. Don't overload outlets and extension cords.

7. Never put a portable space heater near drapes, furniture, bedding, or other flammable materials.

8. Move flammable liquids stored near the stove or other heat source to a safe, distant location.

9. Remove all materials on or near your stove that could catch fire, including paper, dish cloths, etc.

10. Early notification can make ALL the difference - in case of fire call 911.

House Hazards

1. Never lock an entryway from the outside. Doors and windows locked from the outside prevent people from leaving the building during an emergency.

2. Never leave a warm or hot iron unattended. An unattended iron that is on will scorch fabric and may cause a fire.

3. Don't use stairwells, hallways and other thoroughfares as storage space. Cluttered items left in the open will prevent a safe and quick escape.

4. Don't lock safety gates on windows. Fumbling for a key or combination during an emergency will reduce the opportunity for a safe exit.

5. Keep flammable items like fabric and paper away from stoves and other sources of flame. Always keep an eye on cooking food. Burning oil and grease can easily start a fire.

6. Keep space heaters on a level surface away from fabric and other flammable items.

7. Never disable or remove the battery from a smoke alarm. Frequently test smoke alarms and make sure that you replace batteries regularly.

8. Burning candles should never be left unattended. Keep flammable items like fabric and paper away from candles.

9. Store gasoline, newspapers and other combustibles away from sources of flame.

Escape Routes

1. Call the Family together to participate in creating the plan

2. Draw a plan that shows where the bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom and exits are located.

3. Indicate the normal escape routes

4. Indicate an emergency exit that you can use if the normal escape route is not passable.

5. Indicate a safe meeting place such as a tree, mailbox or neighbor's house where the whole family can meet.

6. In an emergency dial 911
 

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