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Thursday, October 13, 2011

Wally Wise Guy's Wise Words of the Week: Fire Prevention Week - Develop a Home Fire Escape Plan


Every good home escape plan starts with placing working smoke detectors on each floor of your home. Then sit down with your family and design a Home Fire Escape Plan using these tips:
  • Plan escape routes from each level of your home, providing at least two means of escape from each room. (Note: When planning an escape from the second floor or above, you may need home escape ladders to safely exit a window.)
  • Be sure to provide assistance for those with special needs.
  • Have a Family Meeting Place outside your home so everyone can be accounted for after you escape.
  • Never go back into a burning building.
  • Call 911 from a neighbor's home after you escape.
Click to download a Home Fire Escape Plan Template and a Home Fire Escape Plan Check-List from the Philadelphia Fire Department.

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