PREPARED NOT SCARED: Fire Safety

9/17/2019 (Permalink)

Fall and Winter weather is approaching and that means it’s almost time to light the fire place, pumpkin candles burning throughout the house and maybe a few heaters plugged in too. While enjoying the joys of the season it’s important to make sure you and your family or business are taking the right precautions to stay safe in case of a fire.

September is “National Preparedness Month” according to ready.gov the purpose is to “promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year.”

It’s best to have plans in place to make sure, in case of an emergency, you are prepared. A great way to start is by putting together an emergency plan with your household.

While developing your plan decide on the following questions:

What is our shelter plan?

• Where will we meet when we are all out of the house or building?

What is the evacuation route?

• How will we get out of the house or building?

What is my household/business communication plan?

• What will be the line of communication to know that everyone is safe?

Consider specific needs in your household or business.

• Age, Gender, Disabilities, Languages spoken and/or any pets?

Fires can be extremely dangerous; the best way to ensure the safety of the people involved is to have an effective plan set in place. Throughout the month remember to use the hash tags #BeReady and #PreparedNotScared. Happy Safe Holidays!