Fire Emergencies
One of the most important things that parents forget to teach their children is to prepare for emergencies, such as fire. Even at a young age, children should already be taught how to prevent fire. Kids also need to know what to do in case there is fire. Regular fire drills have often been conducted in public buildings and schools to help prepare building occupants and students in case of fire, so why can’t you have a regular fire drill in your home?
The first step is to check your house for all possible fire exits. See if the windows and doors in your house are big and tall enough to be used as possible fire exits. Make a floor plan for each room, ensuring that there are at least two ways to get out of the room to escape fire. In making the floor plan, you need to include crucial details, such as stairs, windows and hallways.
After devising a floor plan, you should meet your children and review your fire escape plan. You should also make sure that your family has devised a means to warn other members of fire, such as bells, door tapping, etc. It would be best if each bedroom of your house has a flash light by the bed and a bell. Lastly, select a safe place outside the house where everyone will go after escaping the fire.
