What would you grab in a house fire?
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What would you grab in a house fire?
Passports, wills, legal documents, insurance policies and other personal papers would be taken with people heading out of a fire. Our ever-growing love for technology was seen too, with; cameras, TVs, games consoles and portable hard drives saved from a fire.
What should you bring in a fire?
Emergency Supply Kit
- Face masks or coverings.
- Three-day supply of water (one gallon per person per day).
- Non-perishable food for all family members and pets (three-day supply).
- First aid kit.
- Flashlight, battery-powered radio, and extra batteries.
- An extra set of car keys, credit cards, cash or traveler’s checks.
How do you handle a house fire?
Ten tips to prevent or escape a house fire
- Get some smoke detectors.
- Put a smoke detector on every level of your home.
- Close bedroom doors.
- Set up an exit plan.
- Purchase a fire ladder.
- Exit first, then call emergency number.
- Never re-enter a burning home.
- Never leave a burning candle in a room by itself.
What you should do during a fire?
What To Do if a Fire Starts
- Know how to safely operate a fire extinguisher.
- Remember to GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL 9-1-1 or your local emergency phone number.
- Yell “Fire!” several times and go outside right away.
- If closed doors or handles are warm or smoke blocks your primary escape route, use your second way out.
What do people save in a fire?
Critical items you may want to save from a fire include: Social Security cards. Birth certificates. Medical records.
How do you prepare for a house fire?
Top Tips for Fire Safety
- Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas.
- Test smoke alarms every month.
- Talk with all family members about a fire escape plan and practice the plan twice a year.
- If a fire occurs in your home, GET OUT, STAY OUT and CALL FOR HELP.