Do you have a family plan?

2/2/2021 (Permalink)

Plan a path of escape from your home should a fire occur. Planning saves lives.

SERVPRO of Bellingham is always ready and prepared to assist families and businesses after fires, smoke damage and other scary challenges. We know that the most critical part of escaping a fire is to have a plan in place that is simple and makes sense to all family members. 

Pull together everyone in your household and make a plan. Walk through your home and inspect all possible exits and escape routes.  Households with children should consider drawing a floor plan of your home, marking two ways out of every room, including windows and doors. Also, mark the location of each smoke alarm.

Choose an outside meeting place (i.e. neighbor's house, a light post, mailbox,  the big tree, or stop sign) a safe distance in front of your home where everyone can meet after they've escaped. Make sure to mark the location of the meeting place on your escape plan.

Everyone in the household must understand the escape plan. When you walk through your plan, check to make sure the escape routes are clear and doors and windows can be opened easily.

Having a plan and practicing the plan saves lives.