How to Make a Fire Escape Plan for your Family

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Make a Fire Escape Plan for your Family

Creating a fire escape plan is essential to keeping your family safe. Make it a family night to make a plan on paper, and practice it so you'll know exactly what to do in the event of a fire. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

    • 1

      The most important step is to be sure you have a properly installed fire detector in your home.

    • 2

      Walk through your home with your children, and look at all possible exits and escape routes.

      Draw on a piece of paper your escape route & include windows & doors in your plan.

      Mark the locations of your smoke detectors.

    • 3

      Make sure your house number is clearly visible.

      This will make it easier for the fire department to find your house - especially if you're out in the country.

Tips & Warnings

  • Be sure your family understands the route and practice it with your family.

  • Include a meeting place on your fire escape route that's a safe distance from the house; this way you will know immediately that your family is safe.

  • Make sure your escape routes are clear and easily accessible.

  • If there are elderly, or very small children in your house - designate an adult to help them.

  • Once you're out of your house - do not go back in!

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