Getting Children Involved in Emergency Preparedness
Nearly 4000 Americans die each year in house fires and over 2000 are severely injured. Having a working smoke detector more than doubles one's chances of surviving a fire.
What a smoke alarm sounds like: Some children run and hide when an alarm sounds a house-fire warning. Making and practicing a house fire escape plan helps them respond appropriately to the alarm.
Escape routes: Always teach children two ways out of every room (i.e., window and door).
Stay low during escape: Crawl as close to the floor as possible under smoke to a safe exit.
Where to meet after escape: Everyone must meet at a previously designated meeting place outside the home so that firefighters know that all persons are out of the house.
What a firefighter looks like at a fire: Acquaint your children with the equipment a firefighter may be wearing and/or carrying. Air masks, the heavy breathing sounds they produce, and axes can be frightening to children who may hide instead of responding to their calls.
How to call for help: Call 911 from a neighbor's home.
Stephen Combs, Public Information Officer
Bluffton Township Fire District
843-757-2800
http://www.BlufftonFD.com
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March 2023
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