October is Fire Safety Month

Fire departments around the country encourage people to test their smoke alarms this month. Let your kids test your smoke detectors with you. This helps to build a habit they will take into their adulthood.

Family Home Fire Drill

In school, kids practice fire drills on a regular basis. They learn where to assemble and where to go when a fire alarm sounds at school. But would they know what to do if there is a fire in or near your home late at night?

Gather as a family and come up with a plan. Then, at random times, call a fire drill to make sure that everyone in the home knows exactly what to do in case of a fire or other natural disaster.