Planning ahead helps to ensure sale en DISTRICT OF North Van- couver Fire Services knows that in the event of a fire in ‘your home or - business, your actions in the first few ‘minutes can mean. the. dif- ference between life and ‘death. If you are a’ person with a phys- . ical or mental’ disability, your escape may take a little longer. We want to help you maximize your chances of surviving a fire by planning ahead, . before a fi ire starts! | Live near an exit, the closer the better. If you five in an apart- ment, try. to’ occupy one on’ the . ground floor. HH you are in.a two-storey house, arrange ‘to sleep on the first floor, and be sure to have a telephone by your bed. -Being closer to the ground and an exit will facilitate your escape in a fire. If necessary, have a ramp constructed for emergency ‘exits. Install smoke detectors, , which - can be the critical difference in a * fire. HE you are deaf or hard: of hearing, you. can purchase smoke alarms with strobe lights or an at- tachment that will vibrate. in your pillow in case of fire. ., These, may ‘be. purchased from the Western Institute for’the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. . - Test your smoke alarms monih- ty and change the batteries, at least “once a year. « Make sure the address, numbers “on “your:. residence” are clearly numbered and visible from the . Street. = Also, :. advise your “ty requiring special care or rescue - considerations. : In’ case of fire, always ‘get out ; “first, if you can, then call the fire department: Ifyou" are trapped ‘inside; give: ‘the: dispatcher . your exact roont location. : ‘Plan’'and practice your escape from your home or apartment. “This. is very: important : and | is e custom bulit closet organizer ¢ Installed or Do-it-yourself e Mirror Docrs - . Melamine finish local _ fire’ department if you: have a disabili- -- ronment ‘HOT TIPS North Vancouver District Fire Department especially critical if your disability is going to slow you down. Know two ways out of every room. If one way out is a win- dow, know how to open it and- make sure it opens easily. -If you live in an apartment, know where the exit stairs are. Never take an elevator —- it might take you to the fire! ; _ Once out of your iesidence, stay out. Go as quickly as possible, leaving all possessions behind, and never go back in — you may not get back out. Call the fire department from outside. If smoke enters your room, crawl iow under the smoke while you exit. Smoke rises and cleaner. air is nearer the floor. Always sleep with your bedroom door closed. If you hear your smoke alarm, smell smoke Gr suspect fire, feel the door. If it is. hot or warm, try your other exit; if not, slowly open the door, but be prepared to close it if smoke or” flames rush in. 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