Fire is one of the most common disasters, but it doesn't have to be deadly if you have early warning from a smoke detector and everyone in your family knows how to escape calmly. A smoke detector should be installed on each level of your home, including the garage and workshop.
Test battery-operated smoke detectors regularly, and replace the batteries twice annually.
Determine at least two ways to escape from every room in your home and purchase rope or chain ladders for climbing out of rooms above the first floor. Teach children the "stop-drop-and-roll" technique to put out flaming clothing, and conduct a home fire drill at least once each year. Avoid becoming a statistic -- be prepared! And that's the On The House tip for today.