In an NFPA survey of 500 people, only 16 percent said they practice fire evacuation plans. An NFPA spokeswoman suggests replacing a half hour or so of TV viewing, say on a Sunday night after dinner, with a quick run-through of fire plans. The ladder should bear the seal of an independent testing lab. Since smoke rises, the air is cleaner at floor level. Set a meeting place outside the house in case of evacuation.
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Drowning is the third most common cause of unintentional injury that leads to death for children younger than 5 in the United States, according to the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Use slip-resistant material around the water's edge. Drownings are silent and can occur in minutes. They're a good investment. Install at least one detector in the home near sleeping areas.