Prepare for and prevent home fires
GENERAL SAFETY HABITS
Keep flammable items at least three feet away from anything that gets hot.
Never smoke in bed.
Keep matches and lighters away from children
Keep flammable items like towels and clothing away from the stove.
Keep a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and get training from the fire department on how to use it.
Keep blankets, curtains, furniture and other flammable items away from heaters.
Plug heaters directly into a wall socket and unplug when not in use.
Never overload electrical outlets
Avoid running cords under carpets and furniture.
Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including sleeping areas.
Test and dust smoke alarms monthly; change the batteries yearly.
Replace smoke alarms ever 10 years.
FIRE ESCAPE DRILLS
Make a fire escape plan with two exits out of every room.
Practice your plan twice a year.
Identify an outside meeting place to gather after escaping
Teach children that firefighters are their friends who can help
IN CASE OF A FIRE
Crawl low under smoke.
Feel closed doors. If the door is hot, use your second way out.
Go to your outside meeting place and then call for help.
Remember to get out, stay out, and call 9-1-1 or your local emergency phone number
Source: American Red Cross