Fire Escape Planning Tips

5/13/2021 (Permalink)

After any fire damage situation, your primary focus should be safety first:

• Is it safe to stay in the house?
• Electrical and "slip and fall" hazards are some of the most prevalent concerns.
• Only do activities that are safe for you to perform.
• Wet materials can be VERY heavy. Be careful!

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The following are several tips that could potentially save your life, or the life of a loved one should a fire break out in your home.

*Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home.

*Test smoke alarm batteries every month and change them at least once a year.

*Consider installing a ten-year lithium battery-powered smoke alarm.

*Practice finding your way out of the building with your eyes closed, crawling or staying low and feeling your way out.

*Remember to escape first, then notify the fire department.

*Pull together everyone in your household and make a plan. Walk through your home and inspect all possible exits and escape routes.  Households with children should consider drawing a floor plan of your home, marking two ways out of each room, including windows and doors.