Practice Your Fire Escape Plan

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Do you HAVE a fire escape plan in place for your family in case of a home fire? Home safety is very important for your family, especially for your children. Just recently, all three of a mother’s children were burned to death in a home fire in a nearby neighborhood here in Virginia. She was at work and her boyfriend was home with her children. He also died in the fire. So tragic. Your children NEED TO KNOW what to do, in case of a fire. It is important for you to TEACH them what to do and PRACTICE your escape plan two or three times a year and at least once in the middle of the night. Smoke alarms should be placed on every level of your house, and be sure to replace the batteries, at least once a year. Firemen suggest that you draw a map of your house that shows TWO WAYS to escape out of every room, showing doors, and windows and keep those routes clear of obstacles. It’s also important to keep the stairs clear and make sure the windows and doors open easily. Have the children practice opening the windows. It’s also very important to have a specific meeting place outside the house so that everyone will meet at the designated place to know if anyone is missing and all are accounted for. Stay tuned for an actual fire drill practice session.