Mahalo's Guide to preventing a fire and protecting your family in the event of a fire.

1. In the United States, the elderly and the very young are considered the "at risk" populations, which represent 33% of the population.
2. 80% of all fire deaths occur in the home
3. Leading cause of fire deaths is careless smoking
4. Having a smoke detector more than doubles one's chances of surviving a fire
5. Adults 65 and older are more than twice as likely to die in fires compared to the overall population

• Every Family should have a pre-planned fire escape route. Here is a list from the USFA of tips to aid your family in the event of a fire in your home.
  • 1. Try to find two ways out from every room in your home. The first way should be a door. Every way needs to be planned and practiced.
    2. Before opening any door in a fire, feel the door first at the bottom and then work your hand up the door to see if it's hot. A hot door may mena there's fire on the other side. Try to get out another way.
    3. Stay low to the floor when escaping a fire.
    4. If you have security bars in your home, make sure you know how to open them in case you need to escape from fire.
    5. Pick a safe and easy-to-remember place outside the home to meet your famliy after you get out.
    6. After you get out, call 9-1-1 or the fire department.
    7. Stay outside no matter what. Don't go back for anything!