Develop an escape plan by drawing a floor plan of your residence. Mark the location of doors, windows, stairways, and large furniture on a separate page for each floor. Indicate the location of your emergency supplies, your individual
Go-Bags, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, collapsible ladders, first aid kits, and utility shut-off points.
Next, use a differently-coloured pen to draw a broken line charting at least two escape routes from each room. Finally, mark a place outside of the home where household members should meet in case of emergency. Involve all members of your household in this process.
If you live in an apartment, show everyone in your family where the emergency exits are. Show them where the fire alarm is, and explain when and how to use it. In a fire or emergency, never use the elevators.
Review and practice your home escape plan with all household members at least twice per year. Keep your home escape plan visible where babysitters and children can see it.
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