If a fire occurs in your home, you don’t want to be left without a plan of escape! According to the United States Fire Administration, fire can spread rapidly through your home, leaving you with as little as two minutes to escape safely once the alarm sounds. Creating a family escape plan is easy! A great way to start is by following these steps:

  • Walk through your home with your family and identify all possible exits and escape routes;
  • Draw a floor plan of your home and mark two escape routes from each room using an escape planning grid;
  • Get children involved in escape planning;
  • Have a meeting place outside of the home; and
  • Practice your plan at least two times a year.

Your first priority in any emergency is keeping yourself and your family safe. You can find more information about escape planning and fire safety by visiting the U.S. Fire Administration. Also, be sure to watch this special public service announcement.