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Emergency planning
Since an emergency is always unexpected, you should develop plans to help prepare for a variety of emergency
situations. Periodically discuss and rehearse emergency plans to include the following:
• Understand how to use your security system.
• Know the normal state of doors and windows: open, closed, or locked.
• Escape fast! (Do not stop to pack.)
• Use a different escape route if closed doors feel hot to the touch.
• Crawl and hold your breath as much as possible to help reduce smoke inhalation during your escape.
• Meet at a designated outdoor location.
• Emphasize that no one should return to the premises if there is a fire.
• Notify the fire department from a neighbor’s phone.
• Emphasize that no one should enter the premises if they hear sirens in the house.
• If you arrive at the premises and hear sirens, do not enter. Call for emergency assistance from a
neighbor’s phone.
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