We added some new shareable graphics about fire safety. You can schedule these posts to go out to your residents on Neighbors.
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Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives!
Sample message: “According to the NFPA three of every five home fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. Help the [Agency Name] help you by testing each of your smoke detectors today! Comment with a ✅ once you completed your testing! ”
Source: International Association Of Fire Fighters
Practice Your Family Drill!
Sample message:
“Good practice makes, perfect practice! You can keep your family safe with just 2 easy steps:
Step 1: Practice your 2-minute drill
Step 2: Test your smoke alarms monthly“
Source: American Red Cross
Practice Makes Perfect!
Sample message:
“[Agency Name] wants to remind parents to teach their kids what to do in case of a fire. Showing them the sound of a smoke alarm and practicing a family escape plan can make all the difference. It’s also important to teach kids to never go back into a burning home.”
Source: American Red Cross
Do You Know How to Properly Use a Fire Extinguisher?
Sample message:
“[Agency Name] wants everyone to learn how to properly use a fire extinguisher and to remember the word “PASS”.
“PASS” is a 4 step process:
1: Pull The Pin
2: Aim At The Base
3: Squeeze The Lever
4: Sweep Side To Side“
Source: National Fire Protection Association
¿Sabes Cómo Utilizar un Extintor de Incendios?
Sample message:
“[Nombre de la agencia] quiere que todos aprendan a usar correctamente un extintor de incendios siguiendo estos 4 consejos:
- Retira el pasador de seguridad o anillo extintor.
- Apunte a la base del fuego.
- Apriete la palanca.
- Dirija el chorro de lado a lado.
Source: National Fire Protection Association
Garage Fire Safety!
Sample message:
“Garage fires can spread farther and cause more injuries and dollar loss than fires that start in other areas of your home. Keep your home safe by following this easy step: seal and store oil, gasoline, paints, propane and varnishes in a shed away from your home.”
Source: FEMA