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Fire Safety Tips - Working Together for Home Fire Safety
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Each year, fire kills more Americans than all natural disasters combined. Know the four home fire risks.
The #1 cause of home fires is unattended cooking, make sure ovens,stoves and other appliances are clean and well maintained. Remember to keep flammable objects a safe distance from space heaters, fireplaces, and wood stoves. Do not overload wall outlets with plugs. Use a power strip. Make sure cords on electrical appliances aren't worn. Smoking is the cause of the most fire-related deaths. Use deep ashtrays and empty them often. Never smoke in bed. Keep smoking material..matches and lighters away from children.
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Content2 Every home should have at least one working smoke alarm. A working smoke alarm can double your chances of survival. Install one smoke alarm on each level of your house. Test your smoke alarms monthly, and replace the batteries twice a year.
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Content4 Five steps for planning a safe escape:
- Draw a floor plan of your home
- Use arrows to show 2 ways out of each room
- Designate a "safe meeting" place outside
- Designate a family member to call 911
- Review the plan with your family on a regular basis
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Content5 Practice,Practice, Practice!
In a real fire you don't have time to think about what you should do. Fire drills will make the steps of a safe escape second nature. Hold practice drills at night when most fires occur, and hold surprise drills to make sure your family responds quickly
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