pltfont size5gtltfont colorredgtESCAPEnbspspan fcktemp1spanPLANNINGltfont sizegtltfont colorgtbrppstrongIn our previous installment a fcksavedurlhttpwww.ltvfd.orgnewsfullstorynewsid171875 hrefhttpwww.ltvfd.orgnewsfullstorynewsid171875uSmokeAlarms What you need to know.ua you learned about the different types of smoke detectors strongstrongthere are and where to place them. Now its time strongstrong to learn what to do if one should sound. Get out of your home safely and quickly. strongbrppltfont size4gtltfont colorredgtPlanning Your Families Escapeltfont sizegtltfont colorgtppstrongDraw a layout of your homestrong. strongShow the main routes out of the house and include using windows as secondary means of escape. Always have two ways to get outstrong. strongIf you have bedrooms on the second floor have escape ladders placed near windows. strongstrongstrongstrongInclude a meeting place that is safely away from the home. A tree mailbox or even a neighbors house. strongbrppltfont size4gtltfont colorredgtPractice Your Escapeltfont sizegtltfont colorgtppstrongstrongstrongYou should practice your escape plan twice a year. If you have bedrooms on the second floor and have escape ladders children should only practice with adults present. Time your escapes and get them down to just a few minutes. Fires can grow very rapidly and block exits. Make sure everyone meets at the meeting place. strongstrongPractice your second route of escape as well. strongbrppltfont size4gtltfont colorredgtThings To Remember As You Escapeltfont sizegtltfont colorgtpullistrongStay low if you have to escape through smoke to get out.strongbrlilistrong If your doors are closed check the door knob for heat before you open the door. If its hot use your second means of escape to get out window.strongbrlilistrongAs you leave close doors behind you. It helps slow the rapid spread of strongstrongfire.strongbrlilistrongTeach your kids how to escape on their own and to get out and stay out.strongbrliulpstrongIf you have questions about planning you own escape we have materials that you can download to help. Click the link to download a fcksavedurlhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerdownloadfileid9309 hrefhttpwww.ltvfd.orgfilelockerdownloadfileid9309ESCAPE PLANNINGastrong strongand the Indiana Department of Homeland Security has strongstrongwebpage to help you plan your escape a fcksavedurlhttpwww.in.govdhs2779.htm hrefhttpwww.in.govdhs2779.htmherea.strongstrongstrongbrppstrongAs always you can contact the firehouse by calling us 812 923-8003 or by E-mail infoltvfd.org. strongbrp
