Fire Prevention Tips 2

What to do After a Fire

The following are guidelines for different
circumstances in the period following a fire:

* If you are with burn victims, or are a
burn victim yourself, call 9-1-1; cool and
cover burns to reduce chance of further
injury or infection.

* If you detect heat or smoke when
entering a damaged building, evacuate immediately.

* If you are a tenant, contact the landlord.

* If you have a safe or strong box, do not
try to open it. It can hold intense heat for
several hours. If the door is opened before the
box has cooled, the contents could burst into flames.

* If you must leave your home because a
building inspector says the building is unsafe,
ask someone you trust to watch the property
during your absence.


Wildfire

The threat of wildland fires for people living
near wildland areas or using recreational
facilities in wilderness areas is real. Dry
conditions at various times of the year and
in various parts of the United States greatly
increase the potential for wildland fires.

Advance planning and knowing how to protect
buildings in these areas can lessen the
devastation of a wildland fire. There are
several safety precautions that you can take
to reduce the risk of fire losses. Protecting
your home from wildfire is your responsibility.
To reduce the risk, you'll need to consider
the fire resistance of your home, the topography
of your property and the nature of the vegetation
close by.

How can I protect myself from wildfire?


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