Great views but some By MH. Parnu Contributing Writer TWO OF the biggest fears for people who live in high-rise apart- ments are what happens in case of a fire and will Y get out safely? Whether it’s a high-rise or low-rise apartment, — the important thing in the event of a fire is not to panic. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind: * Call the fire department; never assume that someone else already has. Make sure you tell them your apartment number in the event that you are unable to evacuate your unit. ; ¢ Be prepared to encounter heavy smoke and heat when you evacuate. If time allows, put on shoes and/or a heavy coat for protection. Cover your nose and mouth with a wet cloth. * Test the knob and tops ofall doors before opening them. If they feel hot, heat and gases under considerable pressure _may have already filled the , hall Brace yourself against the door and open it.a crack. 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[f smoke is bil- lowing on to the balcony, lie down to allaw the smoke to rise above you. ® If you are able to exit, do so in a quick and orderly way. Never return to your apart- ment to collect valuables — your life is far moze important. © What would you do if your personal possessions were stolen or destroyed by fire? Would you have the moncy to help repair or replace them? And if.a fire forced you from your home -or apartment, what: would you do in the meantime fer necessary extra expenses and a place to stay? In case of fire, be well pre- pared, Make sure that your pos- sessions are protected with insurance coverage in case the worst happens. Ask your prop- erty manager or superinten- dent for a copy of the build- ing’s fire safety plan.. Every building must have one; how- ever, if no plan exists, contact your local fire department and ask that one be developed, recreation centre. The pair — and the puppets — program. 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