Fire Safety: Know Your Escape Plan

Modern homes don’t burn like they used to. In the 1980s, you had 15–17 minutes

to escape a fire. Today? You may have less than 3. Why?

Sofas, curtains, and flooring are made with synthetic materials that burn

hotter and faster. A small fire can turn into a full-room flashover in just a few minutes.

What to do: Test your smoke alarms every month. - Sleep with your bedroom door closed

— it can block deadly heat and smoke. - Teach kids to crawl low under smoke — clean air

is near the floor. - Always check doors for heat before opening — fire may be right outside.

- Know two exits from every room — a door and a window. - Pick a meeting spot outside — and