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TextNational Preparedness Month: Home Escape Routes
Do you and your family know the best escape routes out of your house during an emergency?
Here’s your daily tip for National Preparedness Month:
When developing your family escape plan, the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department recommends that your plan includes working smoke alarms, two exits from each room, an outside meeting place, an emergency number for you local fire department, and alternatives for any family members needing extra assistance.
Additionally, practice your plan with all members of the household regularly.
More information: Fire Safety Topics
For
questions and information, contact the Office of Emergency Management:
- Phone: 571-350-1000, TTY 711 / Fax: 571-350-1050 / E-Mail
- Register for Alerts
National Preparedness Month 2011
National Preparedness Month (NPM) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Ready Campaign. NPM is held each September and its goal is to:
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Increase public awareness about the importance of preparing for
emergencies
- Encourage individuals to take action
September 2011 is the eighth annual NPM. The month will focus on important preparedness steps:
The Campaign’s Web sites (ready.gov and listo.gov) and toll-free numbers (1-800-BE-READY and 1-888-SE-LISTO) provide Americans with free emergency preparedness information
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