A formula that increases the chances of escaping unharmed from a fire
From October 6 to 12 will be the twenty-third edition of the Fire Prevention Week under the theme Sooner warned, sooner out! This week, organized by the Ministry of Public Safety, in collaboration with the fire departments of the various cities and municipalities, raise awareness about the importance of being prepared to respond appropriately in the event of a fire.
During the week, the Chelsea Fire Department will raise awareness and encourage all citizens to practice their evacuation plan which increases their chances of escaping unharmed from a fire, by doing:
1 - Check the smoke alarm and ensure proper operation;
2 - Prepare your evacuation plan;
3 - Practice evacuating you home
Great Escape
The entire population of Quebec is invited to participate in the third edition of the Great Escape which will take place on Wednesday, October 9 at 7 pm.
Thus, throughout Quebec, families will practice, as soon as they are warned, evacuate their residence by applying their evacuation plan. To prepare for this activity, families can visit the Department of Public Safety at www.securitepublique.gouv.qc.ca where, in addition to tips, tools are available to create their evacuation plan.
Did you know?
According to the Ministry of Public Safety, since the commercialization of the smoke alarm in the early 1980s, the number of deaths in fires has decreased. It is currently below 40 deaths per year on average, compared to about 180 before the arrival of the alarm.
Most deaths in a fire are related to smoke. Indeed, 3 minutes is the time it may take for smoke to suffocate a person. It is therefore crucial to quickly get out of a burning house. Having an evacuation plan avoids committing, in panic, irreparable mistakes.
For more information on the Great Escape in 2013, or about the program of activities for the fire prevention week in your community, visit the Department of Public Safety or the website of the Municipality of Chelsea www.chelsea.ca.
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Source: Chelsea Fire Department
