Keep Your Family Safe with a Fire Escape Plan

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Watch Home Fire Safety Tips from @JustCallMeHomeGirl

Fire Safety

It’s wood burning season. Time to make sure your home is equipped with the fire prevention tools needed to stay safe.

Update Smoke Alarms & Fire Extinguishers

Head over to your locally owned True Value to pick up a new smoke detector to replace an old one and fire extinguishers.

Create a Safety Plan

Make sure your family knows what to do and where to meet in case of a fire. 

Fire Drill

Go over your plan with your family and practice fire drills.

Fire Extinguishers – Where & How

Make sure everyone knows where the fire extinguishers were located on each level the house. Demonstrate how to use them using the PASS method. 

P - ull
A - im
S - queeze
S - weep

Empower Your Family

Feel confident knowing your family knows what to do in case of fire. Just visit your local True Value today to get started.

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