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You Need to Have Family Fire Drills at Home

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8 months ago

October 27, 2020

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It’s hard to keep track of all the things kids are missing out on right now by learning from home all (or most) of the time, from the social to the educational. One thing you might not have thought of, though, particularly for little kids: They’re not practicing all those regular fire drills.

While we should obviously be teaching kids about fire safety within the home even when times are normal, the actual practice of hearing an alarm and following a procedure to get one’s self to safety might be a thing that schools are typically more consistent with than parents. Now (and really, always), we’ve got to practice fire drills at home.

Scott Fitzpatrick, a battalion chief with the Omaha Fire Department, tells the Omaha World-Herald that parents should teach kids that while fire is a tool that helps us with things like cooking, it can also be dangerous and can hurt us:

Next assignment is a home fire drill. Everyone should know two ways out of the house and understand that once they have exited, they must stay out.

“Don’t go back for toys or stuffed animals or if anyone else is trapped,” he says. That’s the job of the fire department, which asks immediately upon arrival if anyone is in the house and the best way to reach them.

Families need to agree on a meeting point once they’re outside. Fitzpatrick says for his family it’s the mailbox, but it could be a tree or a neighbor’s house. Make the whole exercise fun.

Remember that you should have at least one working fire alarm on each floor of your home, including the basement. Test them at least twice a year (once a month is even better) and replace the batteries once or twice a year. Let the kids see and hear you you doing this so they know what the alarm sounds like.

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The Safe Kids Worldwide organization has more fire safety tips for families:

Safe Kids also recommends practicing that family fire drill twice a year.

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Charge Your Phone Wirelessly With 50% off a Multifunctional LED Lamp

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4 months ago

February 10, 2021

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Keep That Hotdish Hot With 65% Off a Luncia Casserole Carrier, Only $11 With Promo Code

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6 months ago

December 22, 2020

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It has been a long time since the days we could safely have a potluck or other gatherings, but we have a fantastic deal perfect for once those times return. These double-decker Luncia dish carriers can be had for 65% off when you add promo code SDDU9S7F at checkout and clip the coupon on the site (it’s just below the price). These holders fit 9″x 13″ sized baking dishes.

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Conquer Your Pup’s Dander and Fur With $700 Off a Cobalt or Charcoal Bobsweep PetHair Plus Robot Vacuum

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7 months ago

November 1, 2020

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Bobsweep PetHair Plus Robot Vacuum & Mop (Cobalt) | $200 | Best Buy

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Allergies can be bad enough as the seasons change. Don’t let pet hair and dander add to that by vacuuming it up early and often. That chore is easier said than done— unless you have a robot vacuum to do the work for you. This lovely bright cobalt Bobsweep PetHair Plus robot vacuum and mop, only $200 today at Best Buy seems like an ideal option. That’s a whopping $700 off, by the way.

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