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E.D.I.T.H. - Exit Drills In The Home
Bedroom doors should be closed. Sound the smoke alarm. Stay low under
smoke and heat. Test door. Pretend it's hot and use your second escape. Meet outside for roll call.
One person goes to neighbor's phone to call fire department. You must have a meeting place or you
won't be able to tell firemen who's left in the building.
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Smoke Detectors... A Must In Every Home
Smoke detectors give you a warning of a fire in time to let you escape. Install
smoke detectors on each level of your home and outside of each sleeping area. Follow the manufacturer's directions
and test once a week. Replace dead batteries immediately. Don't let anyone use them for toys. A dead battery
could be deadly for you! Replace your batteries when you change your clocks.
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Children Must Be Told About Matches
In the hands of a child, matches or lighters are very dangerous. Always
keep them up high where kids can't reach them. And teach your children from the start that
matches and lighters are for adults, not toys for kids. Children must be told about matches
so they don't experiment.
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Stop, Drop And Roll
Most children learn this in school but even pre-school should know this.
Practice this with your children: if your clothes catch fire, don't run! Stop where
you are, drop to the ground, and roll over and over to smother the flames. Cover you face with your
hands to protect your face and lungs.
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Know How To Get Out And Go To The Meeting Place
When a fire breaks out in your home, you must get out fast. With
your family, plan two ways out of every room. In case of fire, one exit may be blocked by flames
or smoke! Fire escape routes must not use elevators. You must have a meeting place outside
where everyone will gather. Twice a year, have the while family practice the escape plan.
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Smoking Is One Of The Major Causes...
Carelessly smoking cigarettes cause tens of thousands of home fires every year.
Provide large, deep ashtrays for smokers in your home, and put water on the butts before throwing them in
the trash. Before going to bed, check under and around sofa cushions for smoldering cigarettes or better
yet, just stop smoking.
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Safe Electricity
Always remember that fuses and circuit breakers protect you from fire: don't tamper
with the fuse box or use fuses of an improper size. If an appliance smokes or smells like it's
burning, unplug it immediately and have it fixed. Check all your electrical cords and replace
any that are cracked or frayed. If you use extension cords, don't overload them or run them under
rugs.
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Ouch! Burns Can Hurt...
If someone gets burned, immediately run cool water on the wound for
5 to 10 minutes, to ease the pain. If the burn is blistered or charred, see a doctor immediately.
Don't take burns lightly. You can get an infection if not taken care of correctly.
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Cooking And Children Don't Mix...Careful Cooking
Be alert when you cook, and keep children out of the way. Keep
your pots' handles turned inward so they won't be knocked over the edge of the stove. If
grease catches fire, slide a lid over the pan to smother the flames, then turn the burner off.
Have a fire extinguisher handy in the kitchen.
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Stop, Drop And Roll
Most children learn this in school but even pre-school should know this.
Practice this with your children: if your clothes catch fire, don't run! Stop where
you are, drop to the ground, and roll over and over to smother the flames. Cover you face with your
hands to protect your face and lungs.
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Space Heaters & Wood Burners
Keep portable and space heaters at least 36 inches from paper,
clothing, furniture, bedding, curtains or anything that can burn. Never leave heaters on when
you leave the house or go to bed, and keep children and especially toddlers well away from them.
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Stay Low And Go!
If you get caught in smoke, the cleanest and best air will be several
inches off the floor. Stay low on your hands and knees and crawl to the nearest safe exit.
Get out and don't go back.
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Test Your Smoke Alarms!
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