| Living in an apartment can be one of the greatest | | | | escape plan in place. Designate a safe place to |
| joys in the world, but it only takes one | | | | meet should you get separated, and be aware of |
| unfortunate accident to forever alter your | | | | all exit points in your apartment. If you are on a |
| lifestyle. While many of these happenstances are | | | | second floor or higher, consider purchasing a rope |
| unavoidable, some, particularly fires, can be | | | | ladder or other safety escape devices in case the |
| minimized through basic safety practices. | | | | hallways are inaccessible. If you find your exit is |
| Smoke detectors should be item number one on | | | | blocked, put wet towels under your door to help |
| your fire prevention list. If your apartment comes | | | | keep the smoke at bay, and placing a damp |
| equipped with some (and it should), be sure to | | | | washcloth to your nose may help with your air |
| replace the batteries upon move in (vacuuming | | | | intake. |
| them for spiderwebs and other interference is | | | | Keep a list of emergency numbers on hand near |
| also a good idea). Make sure your hallway is free | | | | the phone, and have a small bag filled with a |
| of paper and other easily-ignitable trash, and the | | | | change of clothes, important papers and a |
| apartment community exit lights should be | | | | flashlight set to go just in case. Purchasing several |
| highlighted and easily visible. Contact your | | | | fire extinguishers to store around your apartment |
| apartment community manager if you feel | | | | might be another good idea. Remember, the odds |
| something needs addressing that is of a safety | | | | of your apartment being involved in a fire may be |
| concern. | | | | slim, but sometime being prepared makes all the |
| Make sure everyone in your apartment has a fire | | | | difference in the world. |