Fire Safety-General Information

The threat of fire safety can be of real concern, if you do not have access to your local fire department during a community emergency. Some idea that may help can be found here.
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A Complete Guide to Home Fire Prevention and Safety
https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/a-complete-guide-to-home-fire-prevention-and-safety/

Every year, house fires claim the lives of over 2,500 people and cause around $7 billion in damage. While house fire deaths are dropping (largely due to fire safety awareness), it’s still a number that is far too high for something so often preventable.

When it comes to household fires, heroics don’t start with firefighters, they start at home with you. Keep in mind that when discussing this topic, awareness is not enough. To read the following tips and do nothing is a disservice to your family and home. By taking action with the tips below, you can increase the odds of making sure that a firefighter never has to risk his life running into your burning home, and that if he does, your family will be safe and sound outside. ---CONTINUED at LINK, above---
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10 Tips for Fire Prevention Week
https://preparednessmama.com/fire-prevention-week/

You know, of course, that you should practice fire safety all year long. Many potential fire hazards will be alleviated if we simply would take the steps needed to fireproof our homes.

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These 10 tips will keep you safe in the event of a fire. Be sure to download the Caregiver’s Checklist for a handy reference. ... CONTINUED---
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How to Fireproof Your Home Against House Fires and Wildfires
https://www.backdoorsurvival.com/how-to-fireproof-your-home-against-house-fires-and-wildfires/

Includes:

How to Fireproof Your Home Against House Fires and Wildfires

1 Landscaping
2 Roof and Gutters
3 Windows and Doors
4 Vents
5 Building Materials
6 Create a Plan
7 When You’ve Done All You Can
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Great Tip sheet here, by the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association)

Escape Planning Tips
https://www.nfpa.org/-/media/Files/Public-Education/Resources/Safety-tip-sheets/EscapePlanningTips.ashx

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Home Fire Escape Plan
http://www.iwillprepare.com/evacuation_files/Evacuation_Fire.htm

Includes:

Does your family have an escape plan?
Practicing the 'Great Escape' can save your life!
Plan Your Escape
Designing the Plan
Practicing the Plan
Escape Tips
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