DISASTER! - Homeland Security and Emergency Management ...

Know how to shut off power - Know where the circuit breaker box and gasvalve is and how to turn them off, if necessary. (And always have a gascompany rep turn on a main gas line.)Install & learn A-B-C - Install A-B-C fire extinguishers in the home andteach family members how to use them. (A-B-C works on all types of firesand recommended for home - please read label.)Call local fire - Ask local fire department if they will inspect your home orbusiness for fire safety and prevention.Teach kids - Explain to children that matches and lighters are TOOLS, nottoys... and if they see someone playing with fire they should tell an adultright away! And teach them how to report a fire and when to call 9-1-1.Prevent common fires - Pay attention when cooking & don’t smoke in bed!DURING AFIRE:If only a small fire that’s not spreading too fast ...Try to put out...? - Use a fire extinguisher or water (unless it’s an electricalor grease fire) ... and never try to put out a fire that’s getting out of control!• electrical fire - never use water… use a fire extinguisherapproved for electrical fires• oil or grease fire in kitchen - smother fire with bakingsoda or salt (or, if burning in pan or skillet, carefully put alid over it -- but don’t try to carry pan outside!)If fire is spreading ...GET OUT - DO NOT take time to try to grab anything except your familymembers! Once outside, do NOT try to go back in (even for pets) - let thefiremen do it! Ask a neighbor to call fire department if not already called.GET DOWN - Stay low to the ground under smoke by crawling on yourhands and knees or squat down and walk like a duck… but keep moving tofind a way out!Closed door - Using the back of your hand (not your palm) always feel thetop of the door, doorknob, and the crack between the door and door framebefore you open a closed door!• if door is cool - leave quickly, close door behind you andcrawl to an exit• if door is hot – DO NOT open it ... find another way outwww.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-432553