It’s fireplace and woodstove season – and there’s no better time to be sure your family is prepared in the event of a home fire. 

The American Red Cross offers 7 Ways to Prepare for a Home Fire, starting with installing the right number of smoke alarms.  They suggest teaching children what a smoke alarm sounds like, and what to do when they hear one.  You should also be sure to develop a family emergency communication plan, and that you create and practice an escape plan. 

Read all of the suggestions here.  Of course, the best practice is to be sure your woodstove and fireplace are used properly.  For important woodstove and fireplace safety dos and don’ts, review this article from Preferred Mutual.  This winter, be fire safe and fire ready, so you can enjoy the warm glow and crackling sounds of your woodstove or fireplace with total peace of mind.

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