Fire

Here are some helpful fire tips:

• AARP Safety checklist for the home.
• Draw a floor plan with at least two ways of escaping every room and practice twice a year. Choose a safe meeting place outside the house. Call 911 from outside the house immediately.
• Install smoke detectors (check them once a month and change the batteries at least twice a year).
• Interactive guide on potential home hazards.
• Learn to stop, drop, and roll if clothes catch fire. Use the stairs (not elevators) to escape. If possible, cover mouth with a cloth to avoid inhaling smoke and gases. Close doors in each room after escaping to delay the spread of the fire.
• Make sure all family members know what to do in a fire.