Fire Safety
If a fire starts in your home, did you know that you may
have as little as two minutes to escape[1]?
Early warning smoke detectors are a great way to be warned, but having and
practicing a fire escape plan can save your life. With the current devastations
experienced by California, it is important to learn about what else you can do
to be prepared for the unexpected. Read below to get more information.
At age 65, people are twice as likely to be killed or
injured by fires compared to the population at large. And with our numbers
growing every year - in the United States and Canada, adults age 65 and older
make up about 12 percent of the population - it's essential to take the
necessary steps to stay safe[2].
The first step you can take to improve the safety of your home and yourself is
by getting Life Alert Protection. Life Alert’s smoke detection units will not
only make noise in the presence of smoke, but they will also contact Life
Alert’s dispatch team who can send the proper authorities fast. Unlike common
smoke detectors, Life Alert’s smoke detection unit reacts to the presence of
smoke or fire by sending a signal to a team of dispatchers, who monitor the
detector 24/7. Life Alert dispatchers can then communicate with the subscriber
and send an emergency medical response fast.
In addition, they can send help even if there is no response from the
subscriber. Whether you are home or not, you are protected. Bonus: Homeowners
may receive a 10 to 20 percent discount on their homeowners insurance with a
monitored fire system (depending on insurer). Don’t get burned by
procrastinating, instead, get Life Alert Protection today!
The Red Cross1 has all
the tips you need on escaping from a home fire, plus smart habits that can
prevent a fire from starting. Read about them below!
- Install the right number of smoke alarms. Test them once a month and replace the batteries at least once a year.
- Teach children what smoke alarms sound like and what to do when they hear one.
- Ensure that all household members know two ways to escape from every room of your home and know the family meeting spot outside of your home.
- Establish a family emergency communications plan and ensure that all household members know who to contact if they cannot find one another.
- Practice escaping from your home at least twice a year. Press the smoke alarm test button or yell “Fire“to alert everyone that they must get out.
- Make sure everyone knows how to call 9-1-1.
- Teach household members to STOP, DROP and ROLL if their clothes should catch on fire.
You can never be too prepared for a natural disaster,
especially a fire - and with the help of Life Alert you can protect your home
and yourself 24/7. As the industry
leader in personal protection, Life Alert knows that an emergency can happen at
any time, which is why their dispatch team is available around the clock. Life
Alert’s smoke detector units react to the presence of smoke or fire by sending
a signal to a team of dispatchers that can send you an emergency medical
response fast. Not only will you be receiving round the clock personal
protection and service, but you will also have the opportunity to get up to a
20% discount on your current homeowners insurance upon installation. Don’t get
burned by procrastinating, instead, get Life Alert today! Call 1-800-513-2934
for a free Life Alert brochure.
Works Cited:
1.
“The 7 Ways to Prepare for a Home Fire.” Red Cross. <https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire.html >.
2.
“Older adults.” National Fire Protection Association. <https://www.nfpa.org/Public-Education/By-topic/People-at-risk/Older-adults
>.