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Why is fire safety important to my family?
Fires can be deadly, but planning and education can save
loved ones. Developing a home fire escape plan is essential
for every family, and practicing it often is even more important.
Children under ages of four are at greatest risk from fire-related
death and injury. More than 11,000 children are injured
by fire in their homes every year. Only 26 percent of households
have developed a family fire plan.
 What
can I do to protect my home?
It is important to eliminate all potential sources of fire.
Keep matches, lighters and other heat sources out of children's
reach. Avoid plugging several appliance cords into the same
electrical socket. Replace old or frayed electrical wires
and appliance cords.
What can I do to prepare?
Planning ahead is key in the event of a home fire. Buy
and install smoke alarms and test them regularly. Plan and
practice two escape routes out of the house and each room.
Designate an outside meeting place.
What can I do to educate my children what to do in case
of a fire?
Teaching your children what to do may save their lives.
Often, children become frightened and hide. It is important
to teach children the sound of a smoke alarm and how to
call 911. Also, teach them how to "stop, drop and roll"
and how to test if a doorknob is hot. Most importantly,
develop a home safety fire escape plan that shows two routes
out of each room and designates a outside meeting space.
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