Emergency exit plans let you rely on automatic responses during an actual emergency. A good plan is known by all members of a household and includes an outside meeting location away from danger of the fire. It also will include more than one way to get out of each area of the home. Safe use of electrical appliances and outlets, a working smoke alarm, and a good family emergency exit plan may be all that's needed to protect you and your family from the dangers of fire. Test your skill with this quick quiz.
Fire safety is important.
A few simple actions can reduce the chance of fire in your home. Test your smoke alarm on a designated day each month. Change batteries in your smoke alarm on the day you set your clocks back in the fall. Meet with family members to decide an emergency escape plan for every area of your home and farm buildings. Designate a central meeting place.