Authors Home Modification Information Clearinghouse Published 18th June 2021 Audience Consumers, Industry ISBN 978-0-7334-3988-9 DOI 10.26288/60eb9f38b8a4b
Fires in the home can cause confusion, injuries and deaths. Having a fire safety or escape plan for your home can help you remain calm and healthy. This factsheet aims to help older people and people with disabilities protect themselves from fires in the house and develop and implement an Escape Plan for the place they live. It provides guidance on how to prepare and practise a safe Escape Plan, considering the layout and contents of their home and the abilities of everyone who lives there.
What is involved in the development of a safe Escape Plan?
1. Make an evacuation plan
Households with people that require additional help
People with disability or older people living alone
2. Practise evacuating the house
3. Eliminate the risks from home fires
Special fire safety equipment for older people and people with disability
Where can I find more information?
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