How to Prepare a Fire Escape Plan

7/21/2019 (Permalink)

Make it a priority today to create a fire escape plan.

One of the most important emergency preparedness activities you can do as a family is to be ready for a fire. Even minor incidents can lead to danger and destructive damage. It's essential that every member of your family knows and understands the quickest, safest way out of your Adairville, KY, home if a fire starts. Make it a priority today to create a fire escape plan. If you have a plan, revisit it and make sure it's effective. It could save your life someday.

Why It's Important

If a disaster or emergency situation hits your home, you don't want to be left in a panic, not knowing how to react. It's especially critical that younger children are aware of proper procedures. if you have an emergency escape plan and practice it regularly, you can have peace of mind that if the unthinkable happened, you and everyone at home could have the presence of mind to get out without incident.

Meet and Discuss

Your first step in coming up with a fire escape plan should be to map out your home and property. Talk about what each person should do if the smoke detectors go off or if someone sees fire or smells smoke. Here are some other important elements of the plan:

• Designate two exit spots from each room of the house.
  
• Teach everyone about the dangers of smoke and why it's critical to stay low when escaping.
  
• Identify a meeting place where everyone can safely gather outside.

Role Play

Hopefully, you'll never have to put this plan into practice. However, the more familiar you are with your escape plan, the more comfortable you will be and the greater the chance you'll be successful. Simulate your escape procedures once a year. Ensure that everyone in your household knows exactly how to react in this situation.
A fire escape plan isn't something to take lightly. The Red Cross can help you develop a plan, as can professional fire restoration companies.