Do you Have a Plan for Fire Escape?

No one wants to hear the sound of sirens as fire trucks scream through the streets. But fires are a reality.

Firefighters are always stressing to families the importance of having a plan in case of a fire and the need to practice the escape.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) suggests the following when making an escape plan for your family.

• Have two ways out of every room in your house.
• Have the number to call posted in case of a fire emergency.
• Establish a place outside for members of the family to meet in case the house must be evacuated.
• Make sure bedroom windows open easily for a possible escape route.
• Practice and establish that children can unlock doors and can open doors and windows with ease.
• Test regularly and change the batteries at least once a year.
• If the house has a second floor, have an that can be dropped down from the upstairs window.

NFPA also stresses general fire prevention and lists a series of checks to be made in the home to lessen the chances for a fire. Go to www.nfpa.org for a home escape plan grid and home safety checklist.

With the Holidays so close, and many more risks of fire, make sure you prepare your family. Stay Safe!

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