The American Red Cross: Staying Safe

7/29/2019 (Permalink)

The American Red Cross has put out a shocking statistic for fire safety that states over 1.32 million house fires occur each year in the United States. Not only that, but in house fires over 2,500 people lose their life and more than 12,600 people are injured.

These tragedies and house fires can sometimes be prevented, unlike other disasters that can occur to your home.

The American Red Cross has compiled fire safety tips that are relatively simple to implement into your life and or home. These tips can help prepare for unexpected events that can be life threating. In an event of a house fire it is possible that once a fire ignites, you may have as little as two minutes to get out and get to safety.

Those two minutes are very short, especially if you are disorganized and frantic. That is why research shows these tips from the Red Cross can save lives when practiced regularly. Having a plan, being prepared, and staying calm in an event like these can be lifesaving.

Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside bedrooms and outside sleeping areas. 

Test smoke alarms every month. If they’re not working, change the batteries.

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. Never go back inside for anything or anyone.