Fire Prevention Week - Home Escape Plans

10/4/2021 (Permalink)

During Fire Prevention Week, our SERVPRO of Richmond and SERVPRO of Henrico team wants you and your family to be fully prepared in case there is a fire in your home. Planning you and your family’s escape could make all the difference should you ever have to encounter a fire emergency. First, get the facts:

• According to the National Fire Protection Association, 1 out of 3 American households have developed and practiced a fire escape plan at home.
• Although about 71% of Americans have an escape plan, only about 47% of those actually practiced it.
• You may have less than 6 minutes before a fire in your home becomes life-threatening.

Check out these home Escape Safety Tips from the NFPA:

• Make an escape plan with your household by drawing a map of the home including doors and windows and discuss the plan with everyone.
• Make sure you identify at least two ways out of every room
• Establish an outdoor meeting spot for all household members to meet once escaping the home
• Practice this escape plan at least twice a year
• Teach children how to escape on their own in case you can’t help them
• Always close doors behind you when leaving