Act out your fire safety plan at least twice a year. This helps remind your child about the importance of things like keep-ing all exits clear of obstacles and helps to build confidence if they are ever faced with an emergency.

TIP No. 003PRACTICEYOUR FIRESAFETY PLANSince fire safety can be a serious

topic, help your child feel more comfortable by working with them to construct your home out of a familiar and playful medium such as LEGO bricks—addressing fire safety issues as you go. Point out that they should build and identify two ways out of each room, and that all doors and windows should open easily with a clear path for safe exit.

TIP No. 001BUILD THEFOUNDATION

Visit Sparky.org and print out the “Sparky’s Home Safety Checklist” under ACTIVITIES. Walk through your home with your kids, marking off the checklist. Involving the whole family in this regular activity ensures that everyone is prepared and on board withyour fire safety procedures.

TIP No. 005MAKE HOMEINSPECTIONSFUN

Every fire evacuation plan should include a safe place to meet, like a tree, lamppost or neighbor’s porch, so your whole family can respond quickly to smoke alarms or other warning signs. Help children remember where that spot is by building it on their plan.

TIP No. 002FIND A SAFE PLACE

Being a good fire safety role model is as simple as practicing daily safety measures in front of your children. Things like ensuring there is an adult in the kitchen while food is cooking, storing matches and lighters out of the reach of children and keeping things that can burn at least three feet from heaters are a good start.

TIP No. 004BE A GOODFIRE CHIEF

Every October, fire departments across the nation honor Fire Prevention Week by

spreading the word on the importance of an in-home fire safety planout to their communities. Did you know two-thirds of households have

not prepared or practiced a home fire escape plan? That’s why the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week, the National Fire Protection Association, is working with LEGO® CITY to bring creativity, learning and play to the topic of

fire safety. So follow the tips below, and celebrate Fire Prevention Week with us by building your at-home fire safety plan with LEGO bricks.

Visit www.BuildTogether.com for additional child-friendly fire-safety themed activities & tips.

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