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Fire Safety Tips

graphic - home fires - America's biggest disaster threat

There are simple steps that everyone can take to protect their home and family members from fires and the Red Cross can help. Preparedness is your best defense against a deadly home fire.

Since home fires historically kill more Americans each year than all natural disasters combined, the Red Cross urges families to use Red Cross resources to develop a fire escape plan.  Please use these resources to help your family, and yourself, be prepared.

Fire Safety Fact Sheet - Apartments and high-rise units

Renter's Checklist - Apartment buildings and high-rise units

Home Fire Safety Fact Sheet

Home Fires FAQ

2007 BCCARC Family Survival Guide (designed to be printed double sided and folded in half)

Candle Safety Fact Sheet

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Fact Sheet

Children and Fires Safety Fact Sheet

Cooking Fires Fact Sheet

Home Heating Fires Fact Sheet

Smoke Alarms Fact Sheet

 

The Blount County Red Cross depends on the generous support of AREA residents to provide emergency assistance and direct relief to our neighbors who are affected by home fires. You can help the Red Cross be ready to respond and help fire victims by making a financial contribution today.

 

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Last modified: 04/24/08