When fire strikes, deadly smoke can fill your home within minutes. That’s why you should plan and practice home fire drills.

Key Tips

  • Make and practice a fire escape plan.
  • Plan two ways to escape from each room.
  • Pick a place to meet after you escape to check that everyone got out.
  • Practice your escape plan every month.
  • Plan for everyone in your home – including babies and others who need help to escape.
  • Involve children in making and practicing your escape plan.
  • Teach children to never hide during a fire – they must get out and stay out.

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Here are some helpful graphics about your home fire escape plan. Click the image to enlarge. We encourage you to print these and also share on social media.

Source for Content: United States Fire Administration