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EscapeEscape
Plan Ahead! If a fire breaks out in your
home, you may have only a few minutes
to get out safely once the smoke alarm
sounds. Everyone needs to know what to
do and where to go if there is a fire.
PlanningPlanning
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A closed door may slow the
spread of smoke, heat, and fire.
Install smoke alarms inside every
sleeping room and outside each
separate sleeping area. Install
alarms on every level of the
home. Smoke alarms should be
interconnected. When one smoke
alarm sounds, they all sound.
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According to an NFPA survey,
only one of every three
American households have
actually developed and practiced
a home fire escape plan.
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While 71% of Americans have an
escape plan in case of a fire, only
47% of those have practiced it.
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One-third of American
households who made an
estimate thought they would
have at least 6 minutes before a
fire in their home would become
life-threatening. The time
available is often less. And only
8% said their first thought on
hearing a smoke alarm would
be to get out!
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