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| escape. Indicate escape routes for each room. Keep |
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| 5. | Try the door. If the door is hot, check your | |
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| alternate escape route. If the door is cool, open it | ||
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| cautiously. Be prepared to slam the door if smoke |
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| 7. | Escape quickly; don't panic. | |
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| from your house, where everyone can meet and |
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| then take steps to contact the authorities and |
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| account for those missing. Choose someone to |
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| assure that nobody returns to the house — many |
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| die going back |
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