Health Tip: Creating a Fire Escape Plan
(HealthDay News) -- When a fire breaks out at home, there's often little time to think -- only to react. So it's important for families to have an escape plan.
The firesafety.gov Web site offers this advice on creating your plan:
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Plan two escape routes from every room in your home.
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Set a designated meeting spot for all family members outside the home.
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If a door feels hot, never try to open it.
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In the event of a fire, immediately leave the home. Don't stop to collect belongings.
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Never go back inside a home in which there's a fire.
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Make sure your family practices the escape plan at least once a month.
Date Last Reviewed:
8/3/2009
Date Last Modified:
8/3/2009