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.
More News
>> |