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Fire Safety/Emergency Escape Plan for Older Adults

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This spring,  make the time to schedule a few minutes to review the emergency escape plan with the older adults in your lifre.
Older adults are much more susceptible to injury & death in a fire than young people. Help them to stay safe.
-Include essential items such as eye glasses, hearing devices, meds, cell phones, walkers, etc. in the emergency escape plan.
-Ensure that the exits are clear & accessible.
-Eliminate trip hazards.
-Check smoke & CO alarms.
-Always include the pets in the exit plan too!
 
And remember that some of our older folks may need guidance in working through the emergency escape plan.

Escape planning for older adults

Page was posted on 3/23/2022 12:19 PM
Page was last modified on 7/25/2023 12:22 AM
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