These tips are useful for anyone is any home environment.
!Ensure that family members can unlock all doors and windows
quickly. Security bars or safety
guards must have quick-release mechanisms that everyone can operate.
!Older adults or people with disabilities should sleep on
the group floor.
!Be sure everyone knows what the smoke alarm sound like.
!For seniors or people with hearing impairments, install additional
smoke detectors inside sleeping areas, or consider a smoke detector that
flashes a light.
!For older adults who are physically unable to drop to the
floor, smother the flames with a blanket or heavy rug.
!Exit a fire by crawling with your head about 18 inches off
the floor.
!Teach children how and when to dial 911.
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