Fire Escape Planning Tips for your Gresham Home

5/23/2017 (Permalink)

Tips for a fire escape plan in your Fairview household

The following are several tips that could potentially save your life or the life of a loved one should a fire break out in your home or business:

• Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home.
• Test smoke alarm batteries every month and change them at least once a year.
• Consider installing a 10-year lithium battery-powered smoke alarm.
• Practice finding your way out of the house with your eyes closed, crawling or staying low and feeling your way out of the house.
• Remember to escape first, and then notify the fire department.

What you can do until help arrives:

 DO:

• Limit movement in the home to prevent soot particles from spreading and additional damage from occurring.
• Place clean towels or old linens on rugs and high traffic areas and upholstery.
• Coat chrome faucets, trim and appliances with petroleum jelly or oil.
• Place aluminum foil or wood blocks between furniture legs and wet carpet.

DO NOT:

• Wash any walls or painted surfaces.
• Shampoo carpet or upholstery.
• Clean any electrical equipment.
• Send clothing to dry cleaner since improper cleaning may set smoke odor.

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