William Penn Life, 2017 (52. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2017-10-01 / 10. szám
This month, we observe Fire Prevention Week Oct. 8 to 15. Although this week lasts seven days, the feeling of being safe and secure should last throughout the year. This month, Just 4 Kidz can help you and your family make a plan to stay safe. First, here's a quick quiz to test your knowledge about fire prevention: About 2 out of every 5 home fires start where? A. Living room B. Kitchen C. Bedroom D. Chimney Here are some tips from the National Fire Protection Association: • Draw a map of your home. Mark 2 exits from each room and a path to the outside from each exit. • Practice your home fire drill twice a year. Conduct one at night and one during the day with everyone in your home, and practice using different ways out. • Make sure the number of your home is clearly marked and easy for the fire department to find. • Close doors behind you as you leave - this may slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire. • Once you get outside, stay outside. Never go back inside a burning building. Answers to the quiz: 1C, 2A, 3B What is the leading cause of home fires? A. Smoking materials B. Heating C. Unattended cooking D. Electrical problems If there's a fire in your home or school, the first thing you should do is: A. Get outside and stay outside B. Find out what happened C. Wait for someone to come get you D. Go get your book bag 14 ° October 2017 0 WILLIAM PENN LIFE
