Mapping Out Your Escape Plan: Multi-Family Dwelling

11/21/2016 (Permalink)

The following content is provided by the American Red Cross. 

Did you know that if a fire starts in your home, you'll have just two minutes to escape? That's why it is very important to have working smoke alarms in your home, develop an escape plan and practice that plan. Practice your plan until everyone in the household can evacuate in less than two minutes. Test smoke alarms every month and replace the batteries as needed. Consider placing escape ladders in rooms on upper floors. It is important to identify two exits from every room. Install smoke alarms on every level of the home, including inside and outside each bedroom and in the basement. Finally, pick a place outside for everyone to meet.