How to Decide Whether It Is Safe to Escape During a Fire2
How to Decide Whether It Is Safe to Escape During a Fire
Look for signs of smoke coming through the door cracks or under the door.
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Feel the closed door.
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Get down close to the floor and open the door a crack.
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Move quickly through the house using the fastest safest route out.
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Report to the designated meeting place outside the home check to see whether all family members are safely out and call the emergency response number.
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