It's Fire Prevention Week! Protect Your Family From Fire!
Posted by Husker Home Finder Team on Monday, October 10th, 2011 at 9:29pm.
Fire Prevention Week is dedicated to promoting fire safety and fire prevention. Although, fire safety should be a concern all year, many home owners have not taken steps to prepare their homes and families for a fire. The following steps should be taken to ensure your home and family is safe if a fire should ever occur:
- Install and maintain a working smoke alarm outside of every sleep area and remember to change the battery at least once a year.
- Designate two escape routes from each bedroom and practice them regularly.
- Teach everyone the "Stop, Drop, and Roll" technique in case clothing catches on fire.
- Avoid storing old mattresses in the home or garage.
- Teach kids that matches, lighters and candles are tools, not toys. If you suspect that a child is playing with fire, check under beds and in closets for telltale signs like burned matches. Matches and lighters should be stored in a secure drawer or cabinet.
The National Fire Protection Agency offers many tools for Fire Safety and Prevention. Among many others, you may complete a checklist, learn fast facts about fire, and even let the kids visit Sparky’s website which features kid friendly activities about fire safety!
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