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Over 70,000 fires occur in homes across America every year, resulting in over 400 deaths and more than 13,000 injuries!

What you can do to protect you and your family:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Install smoke alarmsOne on every floor.Test once a week. Change batteries once a year.

Have a fire planEveryone knows how to get out of the house quickly.Where to go and where to meet outside.

Keep exits clearDon't block ground floor windows or doors.Everyone knows how to unlock and open windows. Everyone knows where door keys are located.

Be careful when cookingUse extra care when cooking with hot oil.Never cook over charcoal inside a home. Never leave children alone in the kitchen.

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What you can do to protect you and your family:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Use candles with careNever leave lit candles unattended or in rooms with children. Always use candleholders, or place candles on non-flammable surfaces.Keep candles away from curtains, towels and other materials that could burn.

Watch that cigaretteAlways use an ashtray and make sure all cigarettes are out completely. Never smoke in bed.

Close doorsTo rooms not in use. This could help contain the spread of a fire.

One socket, one plugDon’t overload electrical sockets. Use an approved power strip equipped with overload circuit protection.

Turn it offCheck TVs, VCRs and other appliances. Often a power switch only puts theminto standby mode. If they won’t be used for awhile, unplug them at the wall.

Go to the Internet—Fun and informative fire-safety publications for kids are available for parents and teachers free of charge at: www.usfa.fema.gov/kids

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