"Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!"

1/4/2022 (Permalink)

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In a fire, seconds count.  Seconds can mean the difference between residents of our community escaping safely from a fire or having their lives end in tragedy.

That's why this year's Fire Prevention Week theme:  "Every Second Counts: Plan 2 Ways Out!" is so important.  It reinforces why everyone needs to have an escape plan.  Here's this year's key campaign messages:

• Draw a map of your home by using the grid available of the NFPA website with all members of your household, marking two exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit.
• Practice your home fire drill twice a year.  Conduct one at night one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out.
• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can't help them.
• Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to fine.
• Close doors behind you as you leave-this may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire.
• Once you get outside, stay outside.  Never go back inside a burning building.