Escape Plan
Do you know two ways out? Would you and your family be prepared if a fire happened in your home tonight? Everyone must know what to do and where to go when the smoke alarm sounds. Take a few minutes with everyone in your household to make a
Home Fire Escape Plan.
How to make your Home Fire Escape Plan
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Draw a floor plan of your home (make sure everyone has a copy)
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Show two ways out of every room (if possible)
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Decide in advance who will assist others (ex. children, seniors, mobility issues, etc.)
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Choose a meeting place (a safe distance from your home in the front yard)
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Call for help once escaped (if no one has a cell phone, go to a neighbour's house to call 9-1-1)
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Practice your escape (make sure it is up to date and everyone knows the plan)
Planning to make a plan, is not a plan!
Don't wait - tomorrow could be too late! Sit down with all members of the household to develop and update the Home Fire Escape Plan. Make sure that everyone participates in the practice.
Many households have escape routes that were planned when the kids were young. Make sure these plans are constantly updated with consideration to the current capabilities of everyone living in the residence. Always be prepared. Include children in the development of the plan to ensure that they know exactly what to do and why it is important to follow the plan.
Home Escape Plan Template