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-SAFETY FIRST-
Home Fire Escape Plan
Hopefully none of us will ever be exposed to the ravages of fire, but if
you had a fire in your home, would you know how to get out? Once your smoke
alarm sounds, you may have only two minutes to exit safely.
Below are recommendations for a home fire escape plan.
- -If you live in a hi-rise building use stairs, avoid the use of
elevators
- -Have your entire family practice the escape plan twice yearly
- -Don't skimp on smoke detectors, make sure to have at least one smoke
alarm on each level of the home and in or near each sleeping area, regular
checks of the detector saves life's, remember to change the battery regular.
- -Ideally you should have two escape routes from each room, first way
would be the door, and the second could be a window
- -Close all doors behind you as you exit, to restrict the spread of fire
and smoke
- -If your path of exit is blocked by fire and smoke, use the second exit
- -Select a meeting place a safe distance from the home, and insure it's
visibly marked
- -Your house address must be visible from the street to insure
visibility by firefighters
- -Remember to phone the fire brigade
- -Never go back into a burning building
Click here to see information on carbon monoxide safety
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Following these
simple guidelines could save your life.
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not print this page and keep it handy !
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