Home Tip: Home Fire Escape Plan

Create a home fire escape plan for your family. Make sure all your doors and windows can be opened. Open up windows that have been painted shut. Have a family meeting to tell all family members what the fire escape plan is. Have a place where you meet after the escape, like your front driveway. Practice the escape and time it. If you have a two story house you might want to check out fire ladders at a home safety store. If you can't find one look online or call your local fire department to find out where to purchase one. Also, you can purchase window stickers to let others know you have animals inside your home in case of a fire or a disaster.

Remember to have WORKING fire detectors in all rooms and hallways. Check batteries every six months.