It’s National Fire Prevention Week. Learn tips that could save your family’s life, at a pair of presentations in Morris Township this week.
Here’s more.
From Morristown Medical Center:
Home Fire Drill Days Scheduled for Morristown and Morris Township families for National Fire Prevention Week
WHEN/WHERE:
Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016, from 6-8pm
Woodlawn Fire Department
49 Woodlawn Ave, Morris Township
Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, from 6-8pm
Fairchild Fire Department
2 Burnham Road, Morris Township
MORE INFORMATION
- Home fires have proven to be one of the largest disaster threats facing American families today, resulting more than 8 in 10 fire-related deaths.
- Drills are facilitated by Safe Kids Northern NJ, Safe Kids Worldwide, and Nationwide’s Make Safe Happen program to raise awareness about this issue and encourage families to be prepared
- Home Fire Drill Day tips include:
- Pick a family safety spot outside that’s near your home and a safe distance away.
- Test your smoke alarms with your kids so they know what the beep sounds like.
- For children under six, assign an adult to help them.
- Use a timer to ensure everyone can get out to the safety spot in two minutes or less, this is how much time a family has to safely exit the house in the event of a fire.
- Prepare for the practice by drawing out a plan based on the exits around the home.
