1. Smoke Detectors Save Lives Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside of each sleeping area and on every level of your home Test your smoke detectors monthly Replace your batteries once a year Never borrow batteries from your smoke detector Replace smoke detector that is more than 10 years old Install smoke detectors with strobe lights for people who are hearing impaired

2. Dont Miss The Hastings Fire Departments Annual Open House! Tuesday, October 9, 7 ~ 9 p.m. Activities For The Entire Family!

3. Be Prepared! Make sure everyone in your home (including visitors) can hear and recognize the sound of your smoke alarmsMake sure everyone in your home (including visitors) can hear and recognize the sound of your smoke alarms Make sure your house address is clearly visible from the streetMake sure your house address is clearly visible from the street If there are infants, older adults or people with specific needs in your home, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in the fire drill and in the event of an emergencyIf there are infants, older adults or people with specific needs in your home, make sure that someone is assigned to assist them in the fire drill and in the event of an emergency Keep stairways and exits clear and free from clutterKeep stairways and exits clear and free from clutter Fire Prevention Week Is October 7-13, 2007

4. Escape Tips Test doors before opening them. If the door is cool to the touch, open it slowly If the door is hot or there is smoke in the hallway, use your second way out of the room If you must escape through smoke, crawl so you stay under the smoke Fire Prevention Week Is October 7-13, 2007

5. When the fire alarm sounds... Get Out and Stay Out!

6. KNOW WAYS TO GET OUT OF EACH ROOM. HAVE A MEETING PLACE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME LIKE A TREE IN THE FRONT YARD OR THE MAILBOX Fire Prevention Week Is October 7-13, 2007

7. Smoke Detectors Save Lives Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside of each sleeping area and on every level of your home Test your smoke detectors monthly Replace your batteries once a year Never borrow batteries from your smoke detector Replace smoke detector that is more than 10 years old Install smoke detectors with strobe lights for people who are hearing impaired