Fire Escape Planning

Life-Saving Tips

•    Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home.  Test smoke alarm batteries every month and change them at least once a year.  Consider installing a 1-year lithium battery-powered smoke alarm, which is sealed so it cannot be tampered with or opened.

•   Know your local emergency numbers.  In most areas the number is 911.

•   Practice finding your way out of the house with your eyes closed, crawling or staying low and feeling your way out of the house.

•   Never open doors that are hot to the touch.

•   Teach your family to stop, drop to the ground and roll if their clothes catch fire.

•   Designate a meeting place outside and take attendance.  Get out and stay out.

•   Remember to escape first, then notify the fire department.

•   Make sure everyone in your family knows at least two ways to escape from each room in the house.