How To Make A Home Fire Escape Plan

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This webpage describes how to create a home fire escape plan. It emphasizes the importance of smoke alarms and planning two ways out of each room. Families should practice their escape plan twice a year, ensuring all exits are clear and everyone knows the emergency meeting place outside. Special arrangements should be made for infants, older adults, or those with mobility issues. It advises practicing escaping under smoke and using safety ladders if needed. Guests should be informed about the plan too. Once outside during a fire, never go back in; inform firefighters if someone is missing.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audience: Families & Children

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Accident Prevention; Accidents, Home; Disaster Planning; Escape Reaction; Family; Safety; Smoke Inhalation Injury; Safety Management; Rescue Work; Fires

Institutions: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

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