It's National Fire Prevention Week:  Be safe  
Monday, October 8th, 2007

October 7 - 13 is National Fire Prevention week.  The object of the measure is to encourage families to have a plan when it comes to fire safety, and the theme for this year is "Practice Your Escape Plan!"  The NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) encourages having not only having a home fire escape plan, but making sure everyone in your household has practiced it.  Call a family meeting, y'all!  Here are some safety tips for the cause:

1.  Consider creating a floorplan with two possible escape routes from each room where possible, including windows and doors.

2.  Make sure all smoke detectors are always in working order.

3.  Have someone assigned to assist any infants, elderly family members, or anyone in the household with mobility limitations, in case of an emergency.

4.  Have someone assigned to be responsible for helping any pets out of the house.  Don't forget your furry friends!

5.  Have an outside meeting place specified, and once outside, NEVER go back in when there is a real fire!

Also, check out NFPA.org, where you can download an escape grid, and even learn about how your family can be YouTube stars by videotaping your escape plan in action.

   

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