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Essential Tips

  • Map Your Home: Draw a floor plan of your home, marking two exits for every room.
  • Designate a Meeting Spot: Choose a safe location outside where everyone can gather after escaping.
  • Practice Regularly: Conduct family fire drills at least twice a year, including practicing at night.
  • Keep Exits Clear: Ensure all doors and windows are easy to open and free from obstructions.
  • Teach Kids How to Escape: Show children how to crawl low under smoke and use escape ladders if needed.
  • Communicate Responsibilities: Assign specific tasks, like helping young children or elderly family members, to ensure everyone is accounted for.
Learn How to Choose and Use Fire Extinguishers here.

Safety Considerations

  • Escape Ladders: Keep foldable ladders in rooms on higher floors for a safe secondary exit.
    • One Per Room: Keep an escape ladder in each upper-floor room where a secondary exit is needed.
    • Check Weight Limits: Ensure the ladder is rated to support the weight of the heaviest occupant who might use it.
    • Practice Deployment: Familiarize your family with how to deploy and use the ladder, starting from a first-floor window for safety.
    • Easy Accessibility: Store ladders in a spot that is easy to reach, such as under a bed or near a window.
    • Inspect Regularly: Check ladders periodically to ensure they’re in good condition and ready for use.
  • Glow-in-the-Dark Signs: Mark escape routes or exits to improve visibility during emergencies.
  • Fireproof Document Bags: Protect important documents while you focus on getting your family to safety.
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