Home Escape

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Home Escape

• Created by Curt Harrell
• Jesse Kuzy
• for

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Why are Escape Plans Important?

• In the event of a fire, time is critical, and
  every second counts.
• A small flame can become a large, dangerous fire
  in thirty seconds.
• Having an escape plan will help you to evacuate
  quickly and safely.
• Remember
• Plan and practice your plan
• If your home catches on fire STAY LOW, GET OUT,
  and STAY OUT!
• If your clothes catch fire STOP, DROP, and ROLL
  until the flames are out.

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Tips on Home Fire Escape Plans

• Draw a plan of your home
• Show two ways out of every room, remembering
  windows. To escape from upper-story windows, buy
  an Underwriters Laboratory-approved collapsible
  ladder.

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Tips on Home Fire Escape Plans (cont)

• Practice escaping from every room in the home
  make sure everyone understands the escape plan.
• Make sure windows and screens can be easily
  opened.
• Teach children not to hide from firefighters.

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Tips on Home Fire Escape Plans (cont)

• Provide alternatives for anyone with a
  disability.
• Agree on a meeting place where everyone will
  gather after you have escaped.
• Remember to GET OUT FIRST, and then call for
  help.
• Practice your plan at least twice a year, making
  sure that everyone is involved.

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If you live in an apartment building

• Learn and practice your buildings evacuation
  plan.
• If you hear the fire alarm, leave immediately.
• Use the stairs NEVER use elevators during a
  fire.

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Things to remember

• Security bars require special precautions.
• Make sure everyone understands and practices how
  to open locked or barred doors and windows.
• Never open doors that are hot to the touch.
• Feel with the back of your hand if the door is
  hot, use another escape route. Always open doors
  carefully if heat and smoke come in, close it
  and use an alternate escape route.

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Things to remember

• Smoke alarms can save your life.
• Heaving working smoke alarms on every level of
  your home dramatically increases your chances of
  survival.

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Summary

• Fire Escape Plan
• Creating an escape plan in case of a fire
• Practice escape plan and make sure everyone
  understands
• Know escape routes if you live in an apartment
  building
• Escape plans will help you evacuate safely and
  quickly
• Good Practice
• Install and maintain smoke alarms
• Never open doors that are hot to the touch