Plan and Protect! 

October is Fire Prevention Week, a time to focus on keeping your home and family safe from fire hazards. From learning how to create an emergency escape plan to understanding the importance of smoke alarms, this week is packed with valuable lessons for all ages. Be sure to check out the great resources below for tips, tools, and activities that will help you make fire safety a top priority in your home.
Stay safe and prepared by exploring the resources we've gathered for Fire Prevention Week!
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Take some time in the shade and create a fire escape plan!
 
Amy, a volunteer at the Hastings Recreation Center in Minnesota sent in a great link for creating your plan. Learn how to make a meeting space and what to do if there's ever a fire near you. 
Thanks, Amy! 
Understanding how and why fires start will help make our homes (and world) a safer place! Check out the tips below and the links to learn more about fire prevention. 
Learn top fire causes, risks, and prevention tips, learn about smoke detectors, and play interactive games. 
Check out the City of Columbia Fire Department's "Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety".

10 Tips for Fire Safety from

​Home Depot

Create a Home Fire Escape Plan

Creating a Fire Escape Plan is one of the most important activities you can do to prepare for a fire. Check the links from Ready.gov and the National Fire Protection Association to learn more. 
Tips: 
  • Learn two ways out of every room in your home, in case one exit is blocked or dangerous to use. A second way out can include an escape ladder for rooms on an upper level.
  • Practice getting low and moving to your exits in case there is smoke.
  • Choose a safe meeting place a safe distance from your home. 
  • Have a home fire drill at least twice a year.

Smoke Alarms

Learn more about Smoke Alarms, changing batteries, and what types of alarms are best from the US Fire Administration and FEMA. 
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