The U.S. Fire Administration is a department of FEMA.  You can find valuable information on their website, including the following safety tips: 

In the event of a fire, remember time is the biggest enemy and every second counts!

Escape first, then call for help. Develop a home fire escape plan and designate a meeting place outside. Make sure everyone in the family knows two ways to escape from every room. Practice feeling your way out with your eyes closed. Never stand up in a fire, always crawl low under the smoke and try to keep your mouth covered. Never return to a burning building for any reason; it may cost you your life.

Finally, having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire. And remember to practice a home escape plan frequently with your family.

In addition to those safety tips, you can download a booklet called, “After The Fire.”   It can be found online at:  http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pdf/publications/fa-46-508.pdf  The booklet is intended to be a guide for those who have experienced a fire.  

Everyone should take a moment and read this booklet — just in case.  The booklet explains the responsibilities of the fire department – what you can expect of them and what is expected of you.   It also explains situations you may encounter and it provides instructions on what to do if you are insured and what to do if you are uninsured.   

What about insurance?  It’s a scary thing to think about but it does happen.  There are a lot of uninsured homes across the world for a number of reasons:  Some don’t believe in it.  Some don’t want to pay the price.  Some have never heard of it. 

When looking for coverage, there are several important questions:  1.  What are the benefits?  2.  What is the cost?  3.  Who paid the premium?    This policy is a slam-dunk.  I encourage you to look into it.

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