- Know where your fire extinguishers are - don't just say, yeah, I know where they are. Go look, right now! And make sure the gauge tells you it's full or isn't expired.
- Review with adults and older children how to use them.
- PASS: Pull pin. Aim low. Squeeze. Sweep.
- Check with your insurance agent about your coverage.
- Do you have enough?
- Inventory your most expensive room and take that amount times the number of rooms in your home.
- You may have inexpensive things, but to replace them is expensive.
- Is it replacement value, or just a set amount?
- Will it cover you to stay somewhere else for awhile (like a hotel)?
- If you rent, do you have renter's insurance for all your stuff?
- Practice candle safety.
- www.candle-safety.org
- Never leave a candle unattended.
- Keep candles out of reach of children and pets
- Even if they could bump into it while playing, or hit it with a happy dog tail.
- You may trust your children, or they are old enough to "know better," but they could accidentally throw something or bump into a table that it's on and cause the candle to fall.
- Never place a candle near things that can easily catch fire, like garbage cans, draperies, and furniture.
- Be sure your smoke alarms are all working. Don't say, "Yeah, they are." - go check them now.
- If you don't have a fire extinguisher, the quickest source of water in your home is the toilet.
- Immerse a towel in the toilet.
- Use the towel to smother a small fire.
- Or to cover yourself to escape a burning or smoky home.
For extensive information go to: http://www.firesafety.gov/
This is another great source: http://www.kidshealth.org/parent/firstaid_safe/home/fire.html
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