An important part of planning for your family’s safety is to have a meeting place. Everyone in the family should be drilled in this procedure because it will save lives. Tragically, some people are killed because they go back into a burning building looking for a family member. It turns out the family member was not in the building, but was in a spot where they weren’t noticed.
So, pick a spot close to your home such as the end of your driveway, a spot in your yard—someplace everyone can quickly get to. Make it part of your family routine to practice going to that spot so everyone assembles as quickly as possible. Then, if a fire or other disaster occurs in your home, you will all know where to go quickly to take a head count. This simple practice can be a lifesaver for your family.