American Red Cross of Southwestern Indiana

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PREVENT FIRES
Fires cause more deaths than any other disaster

Make your home fire safe
* Check smoke detector batteries once a month
* Replace smoke detector batteries twice a year
* Have a fire extinguisher available and know how to use it
* Keep dryer vents clean
* Place lighters and matches out of the reach of children

Be Careful Cooking
* Do not leave unattended food cooking
* Put Baking Soda on Grease Fires, not Water

Escape from your home safely
* Make an escape plan and practice the route with your family
* Designate a place outside for everyone to meet at
* Once outside, stay out!
* Call 911 to report any home fires immediately

GET READY FOR ANYTHING

The American Red Cross Safe and Well Website is an internet-based tool that families can integrate into their family communications plan when preparing for disasters. The Safe and Well site is a public website that allows those affected by disaster to register themselves as “safe and well” by selecting and posting standard messages for friends and family that indicate they are at a shelter, home or hotel, and will make contact when they are able. Concerned family members who know the person's current phone number (home, cell or work) or a complete home address can search for the messages posted by those who register. To connect, click on the banner link above.