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Make a Plan.....
..... BE PREPARED
- Make sure all your family know what to do in a fire and how to escape safely.
- Plan your escape routes and keep your exits clear
- Keep door and window keys handy
IF A FIRE STARTS.....
- If there is smoke, keep low where the air is clearer
- Try and keep calm. Get everyone out as quickly as possible - don't waste time investigating or rescuing valuables
IF YOUR CLOTHES CATCH FIRE....
STOP! DROP! ROLL!
- Don't run around
- Lie down and roll around
- Smother the flames with a heavy material, like a coat, blanket or a fire blanket if there is one near.
IF ESCAPE ROUTES ARE BLOCKED....
- If you can't open the window - break the glass in the bottom corner. Make jagged edges safe with a towel or blanket
- If you're on the ground or first floor, go out of a window. Use bedding to cushion your fall and lower yourself. DON'T JUMP
- If you can't get out, get everyone into one room, preferably with a window and a phone. Put bedding round the door to block smoke.
- Call 999 as soon as you are clear of the building. Use a mobile or a neighbours phone.
DON'T GO BACK INSIDE FOR ANY REASON
WAIT OUTSIDE FOR THE FIRE BRIGADE
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