Escape Routes

Draw a floor plan of your home. Use a blank sheet of paper for each floor. Mark two escape routes from each room. Make sure children understand the drawings. Post a copy of the drawings at eye level in each child’s room.

Where to Meet
Establish a place to meet in the event of an emergency, such as a fire. Record the locations below:

 

Where to meet…
Near the home For example, the next door neighbor’s telephone pole
Outside the immediate area For example, the neighborhood grocery store parking lot