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'''Fire safety''' is an important set of principles that is too often forgotten. In 2006, 3,245 civilian [[fire]]-related fatalities were reported in the [[United States]], killing more Americans than all other natural disasters combined. <ref>http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/statistics/quickstats/index.shtm</ref>
'''Fire safety''' is an important set of principles that is too often forgotten. In 2006, 3,245 civilian [[fire]]-related fatalities were reported in the [[United States]], killing more Americans than all other natural disasters combined. <ref>http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/statistics/quickstats/index.shtm</ref>
[[Image:Smkdetector sm.jpg|right|thumb|250px]]
Important fire safety tips are as follows:
Every bedroom and floor in a house should have a working [[smoke detector]], which should be tested yearly.
Every bedroom and floor in a house should have a working [[smoke detector]], which should be tested yearly.
Home [[Fire Drill|fire drills]] should be practiced regularly! At least twice a year.
Home [[Fire Drill|fire drills]] should be practiced regularly! At least twice a year.
[[Image:HomePlan.gif|right|thumb|250px|Every Home Should Have an Evacuation Plan With a Safe Meeting Place!]]
Electrical outlets should not be overloaded. Also, electrical receptacles within reach of young children should be covered, as children often stick metal objects into them. Electrical receptacles cause over 5,000 fires annually. <ref>http://www.firesafety.gov/directory/public/electrical.shtm</ref>
Electrical outlets should not be overloaded. Also, electrical receptacles within reach of young children should be covered, as children often stick metal objects into them. Electrical receptacles cause over 5,000 fires annually. <ref>http://www.firesafety.gov/directory/public/electrical.shtm</ref>