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both visibility and locks or other devices dependent on power. Practicing for primary and secondary escape routes and deciding in advance where to gather after exiting the building can reduce panic and improve the odds that all household members will escape a hazardous situation.
Practicing primary and secondary escape routes to a pre-appointed gathering place can reduce panic.
An extinguisher is an extinguisher.
Different fires require different approaches depending on the type of material being burned. Water may serve you well in putting out your campsite fire or newspaper blaze, but for an electrical fire, water does more harm than good as water conducts electricity and helps the fire spread.
For an electrical fire, water does more harm than good as it conducts electricity and helps the fire spread.
Here’s a brief review of the different types of extinguishers and when they should be deployed: ` Class A fire extinguishers are mainly water-based and work well for paper or wood-based blazes.
` Class B or Class K are often recommended for grease, gasoline, and oil as their chemicals both starve the fire and absorb the heat being generated.
` Class C works for electrical fires as they contain non-conductive agents.
` Class D is recommended for burning metals.
Tools, Tips & Tricks Safety planning and incident prevention is everyone’s business. The price of increasing metro-density requires everyone to plan ahead and consider the impact of all choices. Multi-generational living models mean any household can have vulnerable populations needing additional care and support in an emergency. Ensuring every member of your household knows the location and use of escape ladders, extinguishers, flashlights, and other safety equipment is paramount to prevention and action plan success.
Resources
For additional information and resources visit your local fire department’s website or call their non-emergency contact number. Local and regional departments are often eager to help community members develop a strong prevention and action plan. For owners and managers, the modest cost of independent safety inspections provides not only peace of mind, but assurance their plan is comprehensive and ready for community distribution.
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