PROTECT YOU, YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR HOME
Most fires are preventable; there is often a simple solution to make sure tragedy doesn't happen in your family.
Plan 1
If you are woken by your smoke alarm or by the sound of what you think is a fire- STOP-THINK-ACT.
Wake all members of your family and make your way out together through the nearest exit.
Do not investigate the fire and only open doors if you need to escape through them.
Once everyone is outside, call the Fire Brigade by dialling 999. Stay out of the house until the Fire Brigade tell you that it is safe to return.
Plan 2
Smoke can be deadly, so if you have to, crawl under it. Gather the family into a room where it would be safest to drop from a window either onto a flat roof or into a garden.
Have the children passed down, never leave them until last. Do not jump but lower yourself to arms length, then drop.
Block up any gaps around the doors into the room using spare clothing, towels, or bedding, this will help to prevent smoke entering the room.
If you have a telephone in the room, call the Fire Brigade by dialling 999, alternatively, go to a window and shout for help to alert your neighbours.
Wait for assistance.
MAKE YOUR PLAN. GET OUT ALIVE.
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