Now I'm not sure if this counts as a neuroses because fire is a legitimate concern.
What makes me neurotic is that I've been known to go through periods where I lose sleep over it. I have weeks where I unplug the toaster, the coffee maker, and anything else I can get my hands on before leaving the house.
After talking with some friends it seems I'm not alone.
I remember in school, a hundred years ago, I had to go home and make a fire plan with my family. But for some reason I was a lot smarter as a kid because I haven't a clue how to do that now.
Good thing Liberty Mutual has created a Be Fire Smart website (www.BeFireSmart.com) with all kinds of cool games, check lists, and fun stuff for kids to remind everyone about fire safety.
I just played the "How fast can you spot trouble game" (look in the right column) and I didn't spot everything. I didn't know you shouldn't leave clothes on a dryer!
I also played the "Dress a fireman" game which is terrific because it explains what each piece of equipment does and reminds kids that if they ever see someone in a suit like that, it's not a monster, just a fireman inside.
I'm going to print out 2 copies of the fire fighter coloring book for the girls to work on as we drive to my mom's this week.
Then I'm going to print out the Hazards Checklist and the Fire Escape Plan and work on that during the 6-hour drive. As with everything, I'm a control freak and having a plan will simply make me feel a whole lot better.
Here's my own quick quiz for you.
Which of these is TRUE?
a) Never leave heavy objects on the bed when an electric blanket is in use
b) You should vacuum your smoke alarms every six months.
c) Exhaust vents covered with snow can cause a fire
d) Don't leave your dryer running while you are not in the house
I'm going to pass along the BeFireSmart.com website to family, friends, teachers, and everyone else I care about, including you dear reader.
Leave me a comment if you decide to do your own plan, or if you blog about this post to your own readers. I'd love to see what others are doing.
Happy planning...
and the ANSWER: all of the above.
Janine
Thank you to Mom Central and Liberty Mutual for making me
Fire Smart!
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Monday, December 22, 2008
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4 comments:
I thought I was very careful but I didn't know about not leaving things in a dryer. Thanks for teaching me.
Fire safety is something to take very seriously, especially during the holidays when lit trees can also pose a hazard. Thanks for fire plan resources!
We also go through phases of being neurotic about this...and we have a fire ladder in our bedroom...Thanks! This is great info!
Yikes, I think I failed the quiz, and there are always clothes in our dryer. That's where I go to find our clean clothes. I do make sure the oven is off, though.
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