Fire Safety
Navigate Page: The Cost of Fire – Who is E.D.I.T.H.
So you’ve
probably been told how dangerous it can be to mess with matches, fireworks,
etc. What!? You mean you haven’t heard
the lecture? Well here ya go:
Seriously,
think about the consequences that could result from your carelessness. Better yet take a look at what can happen:
The Cost to Equipment:
The Cost of Life:
The Cost to You:
As you can see life can get pretty serious when fire is involved. Thankfully we know that most of you are going to be responsible and make the right choices when faced with these situations. In fact here is some information on how you can protect yourself and your family in the event of a fire:
Think E.D.I.T.H. sounds like an old-fashioned
name? Well think of this E.D.I.T.H. as a motorcycle riding super hero who can
save the world with a simple little plan!! Okay, the motorcycle super hero
stuff is a bit lame, but the saving the world part is true! E.D.I.T.H. stands for Exit Drills In The
Home. Having a planned route of escape
could mean the difference between life and tragedy in the event of a house
fire.
All
families should know and practice their E.D.I.T.H. on a regular basis. Want to score some major points with
parents? Call a Family Meeting and take
the lead on ensuring your family’s safety:
Install smoke detectors
in every room of your house. Follow the
manufacturer’s instructions for installation.
Test smoke detectors every month and replace batteries each year.
Draw a floor plan of your home.
Plan two ways to get out of every room.
Agree on an outside meeting place.
Decide who'll take charge of each child.
Discuss the plan with your family.
Practice escapes at night. That's when most
deadly fires occur.