Things You'll Need:
- Good idea of the layout of your home.
- Noteable landmarks
- Strategic planning time.
- Time with your family to discuss safety and your designated plan.
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Step 1
Take a strategic look at your living space. Where are the closest exits? Are there multiple ways to exit the building? Where are the rest of your family members in relation to you? Where is a safe place to meet outside of the home during an emergency?
Each room needs to have two designated exits. These may come from traditional doors or even windows. -
Step 2
After evaluating exits and meeting places, have a specific time set aside to discuss these with your family members. Take a walk around the home to point out potential exits, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, etc. Make sure that everyone, including children, recognize the sound of the smoke alarms present in the home.
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Step 3
After meeting with family members to discuss exits, preventative devices, and alarms, set up a time to do a trial run of your plan. Set specific goals to achieve in relation to time, meeting spaces, and accountability.
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Step 4
Instruct family members that once they are out of the house during an emergency, stay out. Never go back in. Call 911 from a neighbor's home. Don't waste time saving property. If someone is missing, tell the firefighters, who are equipped to perform rescues.
Comments
elyria said
on 3/15/2009 Great article, so informative! 5* and gave you a recommendation.
2plus2 said
on 9/11/2008 Great article, I wonder how many lives could be saved if all families took the time to do this. We all seem to do it at work as it is required by most jobs, it's kind of sad that many of us do not take the time to do the same thing at home with our loved ones. Thank you for the reminder
Susanh said
on 9/10/2008 My daughter and I were just talking about this the other night. Timely article! 5*****
jenna44288 said
on 9/10/2008 Very important info! 5 stars!