Escape Routes

Walking out of work on a beautiful day. You have several things on your mind, you have to pick up the kids from the babysitters, make dinner, write a report and by now you have to get home, as you...

With this week's wildfires in California, it makes sense to prepare for the possibility of having to evacuate your home in a hurry. Living 5 miles from Malibu, this idea really hit home for me. ...

People living in a two or more storied building should have an emergency plan. The easiest way to have an alternate escape route is to purchase an emergency escape ladder. Escape ladders come in a...

It's always a good idea to prepare for a blizzard as the winter weather approaches. Besides having an emergency food supply on hand, plan how you will dig out after the blizzard. Follow these...

Practice makes perfect and this includes practicing how to escape your home during a fire. Very few people have developed a home fire escape plan and fewer still have ever practiced this escape...

If you live in a high flood risk area, personal preparation is the key to avoiding disaster. Take solid steps ahead of time to ensure the safety of your family and minimize property loss, even...

Research shows that when a disaster strikes, it usually takes at least 72 hours for help to arrive. Are you prepared while waiting for that help to arrive if a disaster strikes your area? Do you...

Having a plan for what to do should a tornado strike is important for ensuring the safety of your family. Being prepared now will help you avoid panic and confusion later. Use these guidelines to...

Have a home escape plan for your family in the event of a fire in the home. Remember to practice the plan on a regular basis to make sure everyone in the family is familiar with the plan.