How To Create A Fire Escape Plan

8/14/2018 (Permalink)

How To Create A Fire Escape Plan

• Plan For Everyone: You should take into account the special needs of every member in your household. Young children and elderly family members may need extra assistance in case of a fire. Make sure someone is assigned to help them and choose a backup person in case the assigned person is away.
• Find Two Ways Out: Find two ways out of every room in your home. Include windows and doors in your plan, and make sure all escape routes can open easily so you can get outside.
• Involve Children In Planning: Consider having your children help create a fire escape plan. You can draw a map and of your home and have children mark at least two exit routes and the locations of the smoke detectors.
• Choose A Meeting Spot: Decide on a meeting place that is outside and is a safe distance away from your home. This meeting place should be in front of your house so emergency responders can see you upon arrival. Agree to not go back in the house after you leave.
• Check Smoke Alarms: Check that smoke detectors are properly placed and working.
• Be Visible: Make sure that your house number can be seen quickly from the street by first responders.
• Respond Quickly: Make sure that everyone knows that if the smoke alarm sounds, he or she needs to get out immediately.
• Have A Backup Plan: If the planned exit routes are blocked or it’s not possible to leave the house, close all doors between you and the fire. Put a towel under the door and go to an exterior-facing window. Call the fire department and report your location.
• Share With Everyone: Go over the plan with everyone who lives in the house and with visitors and overnight guests.
• Practice Regularly: Practice and review the plan regularly (at least one to two times a year).

How To Create A Fire Evacuation Plan