What's Your Fire Escape Plan?

6/17/2019 (Permalink)

Fire Damage can happen quickly. Do you and your family have a plan?

Every second counts, in a moment a small flame can turn into a major fire. A survey conducted by the American Red Cross shows only 26% of families have actually developed a fire escape plan. The following are a few suggestions to help develop an emergency escape plan for your family:

-Draw a map of each level of your home and show all doors and windows. Find two ways to get out of each room.

-Consider escape ladders for sleeping areas on the second and third floors. Only purchase collapsible escape ladders evaluated by an approved testing authority. 

-Choose a safe outside meeting place.

-Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can't help them.

-Have a plan for those with a disability.

-Practice your fire escape plan at night and during the daytime.