Fire Escape Planning for Families: Be Prepared During Residential Fire Awareness Month in San Diego?

10/1/2024 (Permalink)

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Our San Diego City, South West team is a trusted leader in fire damage restoration services. Creating and practicing a fire escape plan is one of the most effective ways to protect your family from a fire. During Residential Fire Awareness Month this October, develop a plan that everyone in your household understands and can follow.

Start by identifying two exits from each room in your home, typically a door and a window. Please make sure these exits are accessible and that everyone knows how to open them quickly. If your home has multiple levels, consider investing in escape ladders for the upper floors.

Next, it's crucial to designate a safe meeting place outside your home where everyone will gather after escaping. This should be a location a safe distance from the house, such as a neighbor's yard or a specific tree. A designated meeting point will ensure everyone's safety and organize the situation.

Practice your fire escape plan with your family at least twice a year, including at night when everyone is asleep. This will help ensure that everyone knows what to do and can evacuate quickly and calmly if a fire occurs.

By taking the time to create and rehearse your fire escape plan, you're giving your family the best chance to stay safe in a fire.

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