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• The use of alcohol or drugs may also impair one’s ability to hear the smoke
alarm. For maximum protection, a smoke alarm should be installed in each
sleeping area on every level of a home.
• Although smoke alarms can help save lives by providing an early warning of
a fire, they are not a substitute for an insurance policy. Homeowners and
renters should have adequate insurance to protect their lives and property.
8. GOOD SAFETY HABITS
DEVELOP AND PRACTICE A PLAN OF ESCAPE
• Install and maintain fire extinguishers on every level of the home and in the
kitchen, basement and garage. Know how to use a fire extinguisher prior to
an emergency.
• Make a floor plan indicating all doors and windows and at least two (2)
escape routes from each room. Second story windows may need a rope or
chain ladder.
• Have a family meeting and discuss your escape plan, showing everyone what
to do in case of fire.
• Determine a place outside your home where you all can meet if a fire occurs.
• Familiarize everyone with the sound of the smoke alarm and train them to
leave your home when they hear it.
• Practice a fire drill at least every six months, including fire drills at night when
family members are asleep to see who responds. If someone doesn’t wake
up, assign an adult to wake and assist that individual in the event of a fire.
Kidde recommends that parents plan on alerting and assisting children.
Practice allows all occupants to test your plan before an emergency. It is
important they know what to do.
• Current studies have shown smoke alarms may not awaken all sleeping indi-
viduals, and that it is the responsibility of individuals in the household that
are capable of assisting others to provide assistance to those who may not be
awakened by the alarm sound, or to those who may be incapable of safely
evacuating the area unassisted.
WHAT TO DO WHEN THE ALARM SOUNDS
• Leave immediately by your escape plan. Families have on average less than
three minutes to escape a fire, so don’t waste time getting dressed or picking
up valuables.
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