Would you know what to do if you were caught in a hotel fire? Four young ladies with promising futures tragically lost their lives last Saturday night in a hotel fire in Hoover, Alabama. Unfortunately the flames spread so quickly they had no chance to escape, as the fire was on the front of the building where the only exit to the room was. My heart goes out to their families and friends.
This is a situation none of us ever want to be caught in. I was in a hotel with a fire when I was young, and even though the fire was extinguished with no loss of life, it is something I will always remember. While the following is not a guarantee that you will be safe if a fire occurs in a hotel where you are staying, these tips increase your chances of survival.
•· Upon arriving at your hotel room, immediately locate the exit nearest your room.
•· Formulate a plan to get to the exit, if necessary. Is the exit on the opposite side of the hall?
•· Count the number of doors from your room to the exit...you may have to get there with your eyes closed.
•· Be prepared to crawl to the exit...smoke rises and will be less heavy near the floor.
If you have a plan in your head for exiting and have to do so suddenly, you will know where to go, how to get there and hopefully will be less panicked.
I hope the plan you never have to put n effect...but don't risk being unprepared.
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