When fire strikes, deadly smoke can fill your home within minutes. That’s why we want you to 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.
Downloads
- Fire Escape Plan Grid (PDF)
- Home Safety Checklist (PDF)
Source: United States Fire Administration
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