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Fire Escape Plan

Nobody expects a fire but it's very important to have a plan - to know what to do - just in case there is one.

Fire can happen anywhere: in your home, apartment or place of business. It can happen when traveling.

In case of a fire, what you don't know can hurt you. Keep in mind, fires don't always happen to someone else.

ESCAPE PLANS WILL DIFFER FOR EACH TYPE OF BUILDING! IT'S UP TO YOU TO PLAN THE PROPER ESCAPE FROM YOUR PARTICULAR BUILDING.

HAVE A FIRE ESCAPE PLAN Have a family meeting to discuss what to do if there is a fire. Practice your plan. Work up to practicing when the family is asleep. Make sure everyone in your family including small children participates
FIRE ESCAPE PLAN TIPS Plan two exits. Keep calm. Close the door. Don't go back.
DECIDE ON A MEETING PLACE By deciding on a meeting place, you will know if everyone has gotten out safely.
SEND THE ALARM Dial 911 to report a fire. Use the Fire Alarm Box if your building is equipped with a fire alarm.
WALK QUICKLY, DON'T PANIC Feel the door on your way out with the back of your hand. If the door is hot, do not open. Close door behind you to slow the spread of fire.
USE THE STAIRS Don't use the elevator. It may stop and trap you. Try to place one hand in contact with the wall. This may prevent you from getting lost.
STAY LOW AND GO If there's smoke, escape by staying very low to the ground where air is cooler.
OPEN WINDOW IF TRAPPED Open window at top to let out heat and smoke; and at the bottom to breathe. If you cannot get out, wave a sheet out the window.
DON'T GO BACK Do not go back into a fire for anything! Your life is your MOST valuable possession.