Making a Home Fire Escape Plan
Did you know that you have less than two minutes to escape a home fire before it becomes deadly? Take some time and sit down with your family and make your home escape plan. You can download a home fire escape planning grid and family action plan, as well as planning an escape plan for older adults, from the following links:
Cooking Safety Starts with You! [VIDEO]
Turkey Fry GONE WRONG! Video
Turkey frying is very popular, especially during the holiday seasons; however, it can be extremely dangerous if not done correctly. “Your Travis County Emergency Service Districts have some important safety tips to help you have a fire safe holiday.” Click the image to watch the video.
Christmas Tree Safety
“When you deck the halls this holiday season keep fire safety in mind. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), half of all Christmas tree fires are caused by either an electrical problem or a heat source too close to the tree.”
Click the image to read about Christmas Tree Safety from the Texas Department of Insurance.