Home Escape

Created by Curt Harrell & Jesse Kuzy

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Why are Escape Plans Important?

• In the event of a fire, time is critical, and every second counts. • A small flame can become a large, dangerous fire in thirty

seconds.• Having an escape plan will help you to evacuate quickly and

safely.• Remember:• Plan and practice your plan• If your home catches on fire: STAY LOW, GET OUT, and

STAY OUT!• If your clothes catch fire: STOP, DROP, and ROLL until the

flames are out.

Tips on Home Fire Escape Plans• Draw a plan of your home

• Show two ways out of every room, remembering windows. To escape from upper-story windows, buy an Underwriter’s Laboratory-approved collapsible ladder.

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Tips on Home Fire Escape Plans (con’t)• Practice escaping from every

room in the home; make sure everyone understands the escape plan.

• Make sure windows and screens can be easily opened.

• Teach children not to hide from firefighters.

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Tips on Home Fire Escape Plans (con’t)

• Provide alternatives for anyone with a disability.

• Agree on a meeting place where everyone will gather after you have escaped.

• Remember to GET OUT FIRST, and then call for help.

• Practice your plan at least twice a year, making sure that everyone is involved.

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If you live in an apartment building:• Learn and practice

your building’s evacuation plan.• If you hear the fire

alarm, leave immediately.• Use the stairs –

NEVER use elevators during a fire.

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Things to remember:

• Security bars require special precautions.• Make sure everyone understands and

practices how to open locked or barred doors and windows.

• Never open doors that are hot to the touch.• Feel with the back of your hand; if the

door is hot, use another escape route. Always open doors carefully; if heat and smoke come in, close it and use an alternate escape route.

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Things to remember:

• Smoke alarms can save your life.• Heaving working smoke alarms on every level of your

home dramatically increases your chances of survival.

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Summary

• Fire Escape Plan• Creating an escape plan in case of a fire

• Practice escape plan and make sure everyone understands

• Know escape routes if you live in an apartment building

• Escape plans will help you evacuate safely and quickly

• Good Practice• Install and maintain smoke alarms

• Never open doors that are hot to the touch