Our 3-Step Escape Plan

  • First Escape Route
  • Second Escape Route
  • Meeting Place
Notes

Use this space to note any additional information about your escape plan, i.e. who will assist

Your checklist
  • Get low

    Smoke is poisonous and more deadly than flames.

    If you breathe smoke for more than a few breaths it can kill you.

  • Be fast

    A house fire can kill you in less than three minutes.

    Don't spend time trying to save possessions.

  • Close doors

    A closed door buys you time.

    It slows down the spread of fire, giving you more time to get to safety.

  • Get out - stay out!

    People have died by going back into a fire.

    Don't leave the meeting place to go back inside for any reason.

IT’S EASY TO AVOID A FIRE IF YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR

See a fire before it starts

Learn how

IT’S EASY TO AVOID A FIRE IF YOU KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR

See a fire before it starts

Learn how

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