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

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