Fire Safety
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. [1]
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.
Home fire drills should be practiced regularly! At least twice a year.
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. [2]
Similarly, lighters should be kept away from children, and children should never be allowed to use fireworks. [3]
When a fire is discovered in a home, the building should be evacuated immediately, without stopping to collect valuables. 911 should be called from a neighbor's house.
Smokers should never smoke in bed.