Fire Safety Tips

7/10/2020 (Permalink)

Fire Safety Tips

Safety Tips · Complete a home fire safety checklist and identify fire risks in your home. · Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors monthly and change the batteries at least once a year. · Place smoke alarms on each floor of your home and in each bedroom. · Make sure that everyone in the home can hear the smoke alarm from their bedrooms. · Make a family fire escape plan and practice it once a month. · Make sure that everyone in the house understands the family fire escape plan. · Place fire extinguishers throughout your home and make sure everyone in the house knows how to use them. · Never leave food unattended on the stove, keep all matches and lighters out of the reach of children, and don’t place portable heaters near flammable materials. Community Linkages · Know the number for the local fire department. · Attend events offered by the local fire department. · Learn how to use a fire extinguisher through your local fire department.

https://www.nsc.org/Portals/0/Documents/NSCDocuments_Advocacy/Fact%20Sheets/Family-Fire-Safety-Plan.pdf

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