How fire safe is your home?

A fire can start in seconds and you may have just a minute or two to escape. Early warning from a smoke alarm and having a fire escape plan that everyone in your home is aware of can save your loved ones life.
Have a family escape plan-Create an easy escape plan, it is recommended that you have two exit routes from every room and a safe meeting place outside your home. For example a tree or a telephone pole or neighbor's house. If you have small children in your house be sure to practice your escape plan with them and have them try it by themselves so they can fully understand what to do.
Install smoke detectors-They should be throughout your home and one in every bedroom and don't forget about the basement. Make sure they are in working order by testing them once a month and if in doubt on whether they are in proper working order then it is time to replace them. Replace any smoke detectors that are more than 10 years old. REMEMBER to change the batteries as recommended by the manufacturer and be familiar with the sound your smoke detector makes.
Be on the lookout for safety hazards in your home-Examples of this is having too many items plugged into one outlet, worn electrical cords etc.
Be careful with cooking-Never let young children cook unattended without proper supervision by an adult. Keep cooking surfaces clean to avoid grease fires.
Never leave burning candles unattended and never use them near anything that can catch fire and KEEP them out of reach from children and pets.
Every home should have a fire extinguisher-Keep them handy like inside a door or entrance away from children and potential fire hazards.
And Remember......Have adequate insurance to cover your home, this will help to cover the costs of damage and help you get back on track should you need to do so.



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