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Home Fire Escape Plan

Prepare for an Emergency Escape

Plan and practice a fire escape route from every room.

• Use a chain or rope ladder to escape from upper levels and practice using it.
• Teach small children not to hide from firefighters.
• Trigger the smoke detector alarm so your children get used to the sound.
• Identify a place outside to meet in case of a fire.

Using your Escape Plan

• Crawl low under smoke and keep your mouth covered.
• Feel closed doors with the back of your hand. If hot, don’t open it; use another exit.
• If not hot, open the door slowly and check for smoke and fire.
• Meet at a designated place outside, then call for help.  Never return to a burning building.

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Contact Information

City of Huntington Beach
Fire Department
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA
Phone: (714) 536-5411
Fax: (714) 374-1551
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