Friday, October 05, 2012
A Fire Escape Plan Saves Lives
Ontario is reminding families how important a home fire escape plan is to mark Fire Prevention Week — Oct. 7 - 13.
During Fire Prevention Week, fire services across Ontario will be organizing activities to inform community residents about fire safety. Families can get involved by:
- Identifying anyone who requires assistance to get out of the home safely, such as small children, older adults and people with disabilities.
- Ensuring there is a working smoke alarm on every storey and outside all sleeping areas of the home.
- Identifying all possible exits, including windows, and making sure they are accessible and work.
- Knowing exactly what to do when the smoke alarm sounds.
- Developing and practicing a home fire escape plan. A plan greatly increases your chances of surviving a fire in your home.
- Establishing a meeting place outside the home where everyone can assemble and be accounted for.
The theme for Fire Prevention Week 2012 is "Have 2 Ways Out" and encourages families to plan in case of a fire, and to have a backup plan in case the first escape route is blocked.
Quick Facts:
- In 2011, fire killed 75 Ontarians in their homes.
- Every year in Ontario, fires result in more than half a billion dollars lost in fire damages.
- You may only have seconds to safely escape a fire in your home.
Learn More:
Contacts
Seirge LeBlanc
Minister’s Office
416-325-2240
Carol Gravelle
Office of the Fire Marshal
416-325-3138
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