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FIRE SAFETY AT HOME

 ELIMINATE HAZARDS

-         Keep space heaters away from anything that can burn

-         Store all flammable materials away from heat

-         Don’t let trash accumulate in attics, basements or garages

-         Don’t run extension cords under rugs or behind curtains

-         Use fuses, circuit breakers and appliances with UL (Underwriters Laboratory) seal only

-         Don’t overload circuits

 

FIRE PREVENTION

-         Keep operational fire extinguishers handy

-         Install and maintain smoke detectors

 

DEVELOP ESCAPE PLAN

-         Develop and memorize escape route

-         Assign responsibility for evacuating infants, elderly and infirm

-         Choose meeting place outside home

-         Keys must be easily accessible

-         Hold frequent fire drills

-         Test every door, be sure there’s no fire on the other side

-         Know two ways out

 

DURING A FIRE

-         Leave personal belongings behind

-         Don’t go back for any reason

-         If clothing catches fire stop, drop and roll

-         In dense smoke crawl on floor to nearest exit