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Create a family fire-escape map in six steps

Mark two routes from each room, choose an outdoor meeting place and practice the plan with everyone at home.

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U.S. Fire Administration

Original U.S. Fire Administration guidance: Create a family fire-escape map in six steps

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The U.S. Fire Administration advises families to draw a floor plan and rehearse escape routes before an emergency.

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1. Sketch rooms, doors, windows and stairs. In an apartment, check the building's posted evacuation plan and exit stairs.
2. Identify two possible ways out of each room. Check that exits open, but never assume a high-floor window is a safe escape route.
3. Keep corridors and doors clear of shoes, boxes and furniture. Do not plan to use an elevator during a fire.
4. Choose a safe outdoor family meeting point. Assign assistance for children and people with mobility limitations.
5. Practice moving low and using a safe route when an alarm sounds. If exits are blocked or smoke makes escape unsafe, close the door, call emergency services and follow rescue instructions.
6. Practice at least twice a year. Once outside, never re-enter; call the local emergency number (119 in Korea, 911 in the US).