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Why are Escape Plans Important? In the event of a fire, time is critical, and every second counts. A small flame can become a large, dangerous fire in thirty seconds. Having an escape plan will help you to evacuate quickly and safely. Remember: Plan and practice your plan If your home catches on fire: STAY LOW, GET OUT, and STAY OUT! If your clothes catch fire: STOP, DROP, and ROLL until the flames are out.
Tips on Home Fire Escape Plans Draw a plan of your home Show two ways out of every room, remembering windows. To escape from upper-story windows, buy an Underwriter’s Laboratory-approved collapsible ladder. http://www.basaltfire.org/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/escape.jpg
Tips on Home Fire Escape Plans (con’t) Practice escaping from every room in the home; make sure everyone understands the escape plan. Make sure windows and screens can be easily opened. Teach children not to hide from firefighters. http://www.eastavonfd.org/images/fire-prevention2.jpg
Tips on Home Fire Escape Plans (con’t) Provide alternatives for anyone with a disability. Agree on a meeting place where everyone will gather after you have escaped. Remember to GET OUT FIRST, and then call for help. Practice your plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved. http://www.usfa.fema.gov/media/visuals/photos/escape/escape_plan/escapeplanas2_17.jpg
If you live in an apartment building: Learn and practice your building’s evacuation plan. If you hear the fire alarm, leave immediately. Use the stairs – NEVER use elevators during a fire. http://www.cyfs.ca/en/fireprevention/resources/stairs.jpg
Things to remember: Security bars require special precautions. Make sure everyone understands and practices how to open locked or barred doors and windows. Never open doors that are hot to the touch. Feel with the back of your hand; if the door is hot, use another escape route. Always open doors carefully; if heat and smoke come in, close it and use an alternate escape route. http://www.bocc.citrus.fl.us/disaster/storms/fire/feel_door_2.jpg
Things to remember: Smoke alarms can save your life. Heaving working smoke alarms on every level of your home dramatically increases your chances of survival. http://www.ontariooregon.org/images/Fire/smokedetector.gif
Summary Fire Escape Plan Good Practice Creating an escape plan in case of a fire Practice escape plan and make sure everyone understands Know escape routes if you live in an apartment building Escape plans will help you evacuate safely and quickly Good Practice Install and maintain smoke alarms Never open doors that are hot to the touch