Smoke alarms save lives. Properly working smoke alarms give you and your family an early warning to get outside to your meeting spot quickly. It is recommended by the National Fire Protection Association to have a smoke alarm on each level of your home, including your basement and attic, inside every bedroom, and outside each sleeping area.

Teach children to not touch hot things. Hot things can burn our skin. It is important to know what is hot and what is not.

It is important to know what to do if your clothes catch fire at all ages. If your clothes catch on fire:

• • Stop
  • Drop
  • Cover your face
  • Roll

It is important for everyone to practice all steps and it is also a fun activity to do with the kids to help teach them how to properly do all steps.

When you burn yourself, remove the heat source immediately.

• • • Cool the burn with cool, not cold, running water for 3-5 minutes.
    • Cover the burn with a clean dry cloth.
    • Get medical help if the burn involves your face, hands, genitalia, or major joints.

To learn more about treating a burn, visit the American Burn Association’s website at https://bit.ly/2WZsYoW.