Your family is your most important responsibility. If there is a fire in your home, you won't have time to prepare the escape route, so it's important to do that now. The NFPA (National Fire Prevention Association) has a printable form that you can print out and draw your plan, click the link below to print it today. Once you have developed an escape plan, don't forget to practice!

  • Draw a map of your home. Show all doors and windows.
  • Visit each room. Find two ways out.
  • All windows and doors should open easily. You should be able to use them
     to get outside.
  • Make sure your home has smoke alarms. Push the test button to make sure
     each alarm is working.
  • Pick a meeting place outside. It should be in front of your home.
  •  Everyone will meet at the meeting place.
  • Make sure your house or building number can be seen from the street.
  • Talk about your plan with everyone in your home.
  • Learn the emergency phone number for your fire department.
  • Practice your home fire escape drill!

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