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poisoning indicate that while victims are aware they are not

well, they become so disoriented they are unable to save

themselves by either exiting the building, or calling for assis-

tance. Also, young children and household pets may be the

first effected. Familiarization with the effects of each level is

important.

Escape Plan

Prepare and practice a home escape plan twice a year, includ-

ing drills at night. Know two ways out of every room (door &

window) and identify a meeting place outside the home where

everyone will gather once they have exited the residence.

When two people have reached the meeting place, one should

leave to call 911 while the second person stays to account for

additional family members. Establish a rule that once you’re

out, you never reenter under any cir-

cumstance!

Fire Prevention

Never smoke in bed, or leave cooking

food unattended. Teach children never

to play with matches or lighters! Train

everyone in the home to recognize the

alarm pattern, voice message warning

and to leave the home using their

escape plan when it’s heard. Know how

to do “Stop, Drop and Roll” if clothes catch on fire, and how

to crawl low under smoke. Install and maintain fire extinguish-

ers on every level of the home and in the kitchen, basement

and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to an

emergency. Second level and higher occupied rooms with win-

dows, should have an escape ladder.

Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all

sleeping individuals, and that it is the responsibility of individu-

als in the household that are capable of assisting others to pro-

vide assistance to those who may not be awakened by the

alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely evac-

uating the area unassisted.

Fire Safety Information

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