FIRE SAFETY TIPS-2

Cooking fires are one of the largest causes of home fires in America. Grease fires can be extinguished easily with a home fire extinguisher or by putting a lid over the pan. NEVER, NEVER try to extinguish a grease fire with water, as it will only spread the fire.
Always make sure your pot handles are turned in or sideways so children aren't tempted to reach for them.
If you do have to leave the kitchen while cooking, take something with you like a spoon or spatula to remind you of what you were doing.

Practice Operation E.D.I.T.H., Exit Drills In The House.

Draw a map of your home and plan for 2 ways out of every family member.
Make sure you designate a "Meeting Place: for everyone to go to so you can count heads and make sure all are safe. It could be your mailbox, a neighbor's porch, or a tree in the front yard.
After you draw your escape plans, PRACTICE THEM. Remember to crawl low as you "escape". Smoke rises and clean air will stay low to the floor. Crawling low will give you good air to breath.
Once you are out of your house, NEVER EVER, go back in for ANYTHING, toys, pets, etc.
NEVER call a fire in from your house. Go to a neighbor's house or if you have a cordless phone, take it with you and call from outside.

If you do still smoke, please do it outside your home. Not only will that cut down on second hand smoke passed on to other members of your family, but also will insure that cigarettes will not end up smoldering in your couch or bed.

Taking the time to review a few, simple FIRE SAFETY TIPS can prevent a major incident or injury to your home or family.

Remember if it's an emergency the number to call is 911!