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Fire Safety for Families with Children Who Are Immobile
Fire Safety Tips
- Contact your local fire department and explain any special circumstances you have.
- Download this form and take to your local emergency rescue station so they know about your child’s needs.
- Consider a medical alert device for your child, his clothing or backpack.
- Install and test smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside of all sleep areas.
- Also remember for children that cannot communicate verbally keep a whistle, bell or alarm near your child’s bed to alert others to danger
Tips for Families with Children Who Are Immobile
- Keep a blanket near your child’s bed to help drag him or her to safety. Do not attempt to carry your child.
Remember: For every family, the number one goal is to get everyone out of the house quickly and safely. Planning ahead of time will keep the family prepared, because in an emergency, every second counts. |
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