Safe Kids Fayette County

‘Preventable tragedy': Lock up guns, advocates say after child dies in accident As investigators work to piece together what led to the tragic accidental shooting that claimed the life of a 6-year-old boy in Montgomery County on Tuesday, there are calls for awareness to protect some of the community’s youngest residents. There have been at least three unintentional shootings ...

Before they can walk, our little ones learn to crawl on all fours. When they get older, they should learn that getting low and crawling to an exit is the best way to navigate their home in the event of a fire to avoid smoke. Fire safety doesn’t have to feel scary! Turning learning into a game can help kids remember what to do in an emergency. As you play and practice together, remember to:

🚪 Create and practice a home fire escape plan, with two ways out of every room

🏠 Choose a safe meeting spot outside your home

🔥 If there’s smoke, get low and crawl to an exit

🚒 Leave immediately and call 911 once you’re safely outside

When families practice together, safety becomes second nature! To learn more: https://www.safekids.org/tip/fire-safety-tips