Help keep your family safe by testing your smoke alarms and practicing your fire escape plan.

• Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by half.
• When you “turn and test,” make sure you have smoke alarms on every level of your home.
• If smoke alarms are 10 years or older, replace them.
• Practice your home fire escape plan with everyone in your household until they can get out in less than two minutes!

HEATING SAFETY DURING COLDER WEATHER

Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fires — a risk that increases once the temperatures drop. Help keep your family safe by providing at least three feet of space for all heating equipment.

• Never leave space heaters unattended.
• If you must use a space heater, place it on a level, hard and nonflammable surface, such as a ceramic tile floor. Don’t place it on rugs and carpets, or near bedding and drapes. And turn it off every time you leave the room or go to sleep.

Home Fire Escape Plans

Use these guides to help begin your fire escape plan:

• Single Family Home »
  
• Multi-Family Home »
  
• High-Rise Apartment Complex »
  
• Use this printable worksheet to plan and practice home fire drills » 

More Home Fire Safety information and resources