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Family Escape Plan

Every home should develop and practice a family escape plan.

First, draw a map of your home. A child’s drawing is a fine starting point.

Walk around the house with the map. Identify multiple ways of exiting rooms.

Smoke Detectors, Carbon Monoxide Detectors, and Fire Extinguishers should be identified. (Remind children it is their job to "Escape and Wait" not put out the fire.)

Chose a meeting place in the front yard. Securely attach your “Escape and Wait” placard to your meeting place.

The “Escape and Wait” placard provides a safe place for family members to meet and wait for the Fire Department. It lets guests know you are concerned about safety and it reminds us to practice.

Do not go back inside.

One family member calls the Fire Department while everyone else stays at the “Escape and Wait”.

When the Fire Department arrives they talk to whoever is at the “Escape and Wait”. Here the family shares information about anyone still in the house and their possible location.

Practice your family escape plan. Children (and adults) learn best by doing.

The “Escape and Wait” is an excellent way to show to everyone coming into your home that you care about the safety of their children. Read More >

The “Escape and Wait” system provides the uniformity needed in safety instruction while maintaining the flexibility to fit well with any teaching style. Read More >

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