In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, Bladen County Health Department would like to share some important safety tips with the community on practicing an escape plan in the event of a home fire.
*Draw a map of your home. Include all doors and windows.
*Find two ways out of every room.
*Make sure doors and windows are not blocked.
*Choose an outside meeting place in front of your home.
*Push the test button to sound the smoke alarm.
*Practice your drill with everyone in the home.
*Get outside to your meeting place.
For more information about escape planning, visit: www.usfa.fema.gov and www.firepreventionweek.org.
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