THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT YOUR HOME

Is your dwelling a single-story, multi-story, or high-rise? Single-story is usually safer.

It is better that bedrooms be located on ground level for fast, safe, emergency escape.

Are the rooms where fires usually start (living rooms, ends, kitchens, and basements) located under or near stairways; or could smoke travel freely from fire in these rooms to block the stairs? These are dangerous conditions and you must be prepared and ready for alternate emergency escape routes.

Keep attics, basements, and storage rooms clean and avoid storing concentrations of combustible materials.

Know how to shut off the gas service to your home.