Elite Preparedness. What You Should Know About Life Saving Skills:
Know basic preparedness skills to protect your family and home.
Eliminate common electrical and fire hazards around your house and property.
Install smoke, carbon monoxide, and natural gas alarms and test them monthly.
Teach children what to do when they hear smoke, carbon monoxide, and natural gas alarms.
Place natural gas detectors on every level of your home and test them monthly.
Know how to turn off utilities like natural gas in your home.
Talk to your landlord or building manager about evacuation routes and fire safety.
Develop and practice a family communication plan and discuss it with your family.
Have emergency supplies in place at home, at work, and in the car.
Pay attention to alerts and warnings.
Know two ways out of your home in the event of a fire and practice evacuation plans.
Set some money aside from your income in case of an emergency.
