Tip #1
Learn the fire department's emergency number, especially if the community does not have 9-1-1 service.  Make sure that all family members know to escape the fire first, then call the fire department from a neighbor's phone.
 Tip #2
It is important to regularly discuss with the entire family what to do in a fire.  Every family member needs to know what to do in case the entire family in not together when a fire occurs.  Also, awareness helps reduce fear and ensures that all family members know what to do.
  Tip #3
Establish two escape routes from every room in the house.  Escape ladders should be a consideration for sleeping areas on upper floors.  These ladders should be stored near windows.

WE CAN'T HELP
YOU IF WE CAN’T FIND YOU!

 

Please make sure your address is easily identifiable from the street.  Post large numbers in the front of your house or on your mailbox. If not, this could delay the arrival of help in a serious situation.  

  • Post your address number at the front of the house where it is clearly visible from the street.
  • If you have a curbside mailbox, place reflecting address numbers on both sides of box.
  • Install a light fixture above the house numbers.
  • Use large, plain-numbers – not decorative script or other hard-to-read lettering.
  • Stick with colors that contrast (black on white for example)
  • Have someone at the end of the driveway to direct the ambulance