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Preparing a Fire Escape Plan
Even with the most advanced
fire alarm system, adequate
protection requires an escape plan.
To prepare your plan, draw floor
plans of your building. Show two
exits - a front or back door and a
window from each room. (Make
sure the window works. You may
need a special fire-escape ladder if
the window is high up). Write down
your outside meeting place.
Family Rehearsal
Rehearse each of the following
activities:
1. Everyone in his room with the
doors closed.
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2. One person sounds the alarm.
3. Each person tests his door.
4. Pretend the door is hot and use
the alternate escape exit.
5. Everyone meets outdoors at
the assigned location.
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Discuss these escape procedures
with all those who use the building:
1. In a residence, sleep with the
bedroom door closed. A closed
door will hold back deadly smoke
while you escape.
2. When the fire alarm signals,
escape quickly. Do not stop to
pack.
3. Test the door. If it is hot, use
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your alternate route through the
window. If the door is cool, brace
your shoulder against it and open
it cautiously. Be ready to slam
the door if smoke or heat rushes
in. Crawl through smoke, holding
your breath. Close the doors
again on leaving to help prevent
the fire from spreading.
4. Go to your specific outdoor
meeting place so you can see
that everyone is safe.
5. Assign someone to make sure
nobody returns to the burning
building.
6. Call the Fire Department from a
neighbor's telephone.
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