A federal study concluded that a working smoke detector would have saved lives in the Keokuk fire last year. Secondly, plan and practice a home fire escape routine twice a year. Locate two escape routes per room. Choose a meeting place a safe distance from the house for all members of the family to gather. Memorize the emergency number of the local fire department.
Teachers also play a critical role.
A fire drill needs to be taken seriously. In the event of an actual fire, it could make the difference between life or death. This page was created and is maintained by the Office of Senator Chuck Grassley.