The most important part of an escape plan is having an operable smoke detector! It’s a state law!!
- Change batteries every 6 months.
- Test every week.
- Clean monthly.
Make certain that there are two (2) ways out of every room in your home.
- Most rooms have a door leading to a hallway, and a window.
Create a Map of your home, and show the escape routes for all rooms.
- Make sure all routes remain unobstructed.
Decide on a meeting place for your family to gather after escaping your home.
- Select a location away from the home, and visible to the Fire Department.
- All occupants should meet there to take attendance.
Make sure that EVERY member of your household knows how to use the plan.
- Plan for any infants, elderly, or handicapped occupants.
Post the plan in a visible location PRACTICE THE PLAN EVERY MONTH!!!
- Sound your smoke detector, have everyone escape the building, and meet at your assigned location.
ESCAPE PLANS SAVE LIVES!!