Just like in school, practicing fire drills at home is a good way to ensure you and your family will know what to do in the event of a fire emergency.
1. Make a home escape plan
Draw a map of each level of your home making sure to mark out every door and window.
2. Practice the plan
Practice the plan with everyone in your household. Children, older adults and people with disabilities may need assistance to wake up and get out, so be sure you have someone designated to help them. It may also be beneficial to teach your children how to escape on their own in case you cannot help them.
3. Know your alarms
Make sure you and everyone in your household knows the difference between a smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide alarm. Try testing each one to get familiar with the sound.
4. Know when to replace your alarms
Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms should be tested at least once a month. If an alarm fails to respond during a test replace it immediately.
