Create and Practice a Fire Escape Plan

2/7/2019 (Permalink)

It's important to have and discuss fire escape plans with the family in case of any emergency. Safe Kids Worldwide explains fire emergency tips to create with the family and children.

1. Create and practice a home fire escape plan with two ways out of every room.
2. As part of your plan, designate one person to get infants and small children out safely. Have a back-up plan for young children just in case the primary person is overcome by smoke.
3. Smoke is toxic. Teach children to “get low and go” if there is smoke when they are leaving the home.
4. Practice feeling the door, doorknob and cracks around the door with the back of your hand to see if they are too hot. Help your children practice this step.
5. Choose a place to meet outside that is a safe distance away from your home.