Dekalb County Emergency Management Agency Encourages Family Fire Safety
This weekend, take a few minutes to go over Fire Safety with your family.
*Do a fire drill with your children regularly.
*Make sure your family knows two ways out of your home.
*Identify two ways out of every room when making your fire escape plan.
*Meet with your landlord or building manager to learn about the fire safety features in your apartment building.
*Know your apartment building’s evacuation plan, in case of a fire.
*Talk to your family about what they should do in a fire.
*Put smoke, carbon monoxide, and natural gas alarms on every level of your home and close to bedrooms.
*Be sure your smoke, carbon monoxide, and natural gas alarms work by testing them monthly.
*Get a smoke, carbon monoxide, and natural gas alarm with flashing lights or vibrating signals if you’re deaf or hard of hearing.
*Remove electrical cords from under a carpet or rug. It is a fire hazard!
*Do not overload power strips. This can cause a fire.
