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Civilian Emergency Platform
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You need to evacuate your home because of fire or imminent fire threat.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — NOT EXPERT REVIEWED — NOT FOR PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Smoke alarm sounding or smell of smoke.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Flames visible or heat in any room.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Difficulty breathing or stinging eyes when moving through house.
Scene hazards: Smoke, Children separated, Pets delaying escape
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Shout "Fire! Everyone out!" throughout the home.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Grab nothing — move to nearest exit.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — If smoke, crawl low especially when checking on children.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Use pre-agreed meeting spot — front tree, neighbor porch, etc.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Account for all family members — tell fire service if anyone is missing.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 from meeting point or neighbor's phone.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do not re-enter for pets or possessions.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Call 101 after evacuation — give address and missing persons list.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Send one person to call while others account for family at meeting point.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Stay available to direct firefighters on arrival.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Children, elderly, and anyone with mobility limits need practiced evacuation plans.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Medical care for smoke exposure even without visible burns.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT stop to pack bags or find keys if door is accessible.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT re-enter for any reason until fire service clears the home.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Do NOT use elevators in apartment buildings.
MYTH: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — You should call emergency services before leaving the house
REALITY: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Get out first, then call. Seconds lost inside can be fatal in smoke.
DANGER: DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Delayed escape during critical smoke buildup.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Home fires kill most often from smoke inhalation during delayed escape.
DEVELOPMENT FIXTURE — Every family should know two exits from each room and an outside meeting point.