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Figure D-1. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provides car seat recommendations for children from
birth through 12 years.

Fire Safety

■ Install a smoke alarm and carbon
monoxide detector on every floor of your
home. Check the batteries once a month,
and change the batteries at least every
6 months.

■ Make sure that your home has at least one
working, easily accessible fire extinguisher,
and make sure everyone in your home
knows how to use it.
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■ Have fireplaces and chimneys inspected
annually and perform cleaning and repairs
as necessary.

■ Develop and practice a fire escape plan
with your family. Gather everyone together
at a convenient time. For each floor of
your home, sketch a floor plan, noting rooms, ■ Feel the door first. Do not open it if it is hot.
doors, windows and hallways. Use arrows to If smoke is present, crawl low.
indicate two ways (if possible) to get out of ■
each room. Teach family members to leave the ■ If escape is not possible, stay in the room
building first, then call 9-1-1 or the designated and call 9-1-1 or the designated emergency
emergency number. No one should re-enter the number, even if rescuers are already outside.
burning building for any reason. To escape:

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