Fire Safety: Early Warnings Saves Lives

6/4/2019 (Permalink)

During a fire, early warnings from a working smoke alarm plus a fire escape plan that is practiced regularly can save lives. 

1. Do you have a fire escape plan?
2. Have you changed your Smoke Alarm batteries within the last year?
3. Are you prepared? 

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) sets aside a designated week each October to focus on Fire Prevention. This years theme is "Every Second Counts: Plan 2 ways out!" 

According to the NFPA, once the fire alarm goes off "you have less than two minutes to get out safely," yet only 8% of people surveyed said getting out was the first thought after hearing the alarm. Creating, implementing, and practicing a fire escape plan for your home or business may be the difference between safety and tragedy. Make your plan today. Visit http://www.nfpa.org/fpw

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