|
|
Basic
Home Fire Safety Tips
Smoke Detectors
- Install a smoke detector
on every floor and inside each bedroom of your home.
- Test and clean your smoke
detectors monthly.
- Change batteries at least
once a year.
Home Escape Plan
- Prepare and practice an
escape plan twice a year.
- Know two ways out of every
room, including bedrooms.
Child Safety
- Keep lighters and matches
away from children.
- Teach children how to call
911 for emergency assistance.
- Use safety plugs in electrical
outlets.
Cooking
- Never leave food unattended
on the stove.
- Keep dangling clothing away
from burners.
- Keep appliances clean and
free from combustible, grease, and crumbs.
- Turn pot handles inward
on stove where you canšt bump them and children canšt grab them.
Candles
- Always blow out candles
when you leave a room or go to sleep.
- Keep combustibles at least
one foot away from any open flame.
- Always have adult supervision
at all times.
|
