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Free Resources to Promote Fire Prevention Month
By Donna DiMichele | October 17, 2019
October is Fire Prevention Month. Introduce and educate library patrons about fire safety using free resources in Spanish and English.
In a fire, mere seconds can mean the difference between a safe escape and a tragedy. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” works to educate everyone about the small but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.
Older adults: Older adults are more likely to die in home fires because they may move slower or have trouble hearing the smoke alarm. Make sure the people you know are prepared and safe with this fire safety checklist for caregivers. Spanish language materials English language materials
Children and families: Have a storytime with the Story of Sparky the Fire Dog. Give everyone a fire escape checklist to bring home and do together as a family. Spanish English
General consumers: It’s is important for everyone to have a plan! Prepare with this home fire escape planning grid. Spanish English
Learn about the history of Fire Prevention Week
Video Listen as Casey Grant from the National Fire Protection Association and best-selling author Lauren Tarshsis of the ‘I Survived’ book series talk about the lessons we learned from the Great Chicago Fire in 1871
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