08 Oct Fire Prevention Week Day 4
• Drawing a map of each level of the home, showing all doors and
windows
• Going to each room and pointing to the two ways out
• Making sure someone will help children, older adults, and people
with disabilities wake up and get out
• Teaching children how to escape on their own in case you cannot
help them
• Establishing a meeting place outside and away from the home
where everyone can meet after exiting
• Having properly installed and maintained smoke alarms
• Pushing the smoke alarm button to start the drill
• Practicing what to do in case there is smoke: Get low and go. Get out
fast.
• Practicing using different ways out and closing doors behind you as
you leave
• Never going back for people, pets, or things
• Going to your outdoor meeting place
• Calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from a cell phone
or a neighbor’s phone
for more information go to https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/Staying-safe/Preparedness/Fire-Prevention-Week