There are several things you can do as a family to insure everyone gets out safely if a fire occurs. First install smoke alarms. A smoke alarm should be placed on each level of your house. Replace the batteries regularly. One way to remember this is to change the batteries twice yearly as you change your clock for Standard Time and Daylight Savings Time. Next plan and practice an escape plan. Find two ways out of each room of your home. Choose a meeting place away from your house for everyone to come. Practice this escape plan at least twice a year. Heaters may cause fires. Keep portable heaters at least three feet from paper, curtains, beds, etc. Be sure to turn these heaters off when you leave your home or go to bed. Many fires are caused from smokers. Use caution when emptying ash trays. Never smoke in bed. Check around upholstered furniture before going to bed. To prevent kitchen fires keep the stove top clean of grease and crumbs. Keep dish towels away from the stove. Unplug appliances when you are not using them. Keep pot handles turned toward the back of the stove, so small children can not reach them. Never leave cooking food unattended. Matches and lighters should be stored away from children. Teach small children that matches and lighters are not toys. Unplug appliances that smell like smoke. Check the electrical cords and replace cords that are cracked or frayed. Don't overload extension cords or run them under carpet or rugs. Have chimneys and wood stoves cleaned at least once a year. Heaters that used liquid fuel such should not be used indoors.
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