>
"I've Always Gotten Along with President Putin" | Trump's TED Talk on War and Frie
The court is calling: How pickleball is rewiring brains, one volley at a time
SpaceX aims to launch Starship Flight 10 test flight on Aug. 24
What is Peter Thiel's Role In The Technocratic Takeover Of Washington?
Chinese Scientists Produce 'Impossible' Steel to Line Nuclear Fusion Reactors in Major Break
1,000 miles: EV range world record demolished ... by a pickup truck
Fermented Stevia Extract Kills Pancreatic Cancer Cells In Lab Tests
3D printing set to slash nuclear plant build times & costs
You can design the wheels for NASA's next moon vehicle with the 'Rock and Roll Challenge
'Robot skin' beats human reflexes, transforms grip with fabric-powered touch
World's first nuclear fusion plant being built in US to power Microsoft data centers
The mitochondria are more than just the "powerhouse of the cell" – they initiate immune...
Historic Aviation Engine Advance to Unlock Hypersonic Mach 10 Planes
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Pitches Eyeball-Scanning World ID to Bankers
This article isn't about preparing your family and teaching them what to do – that's coming up soon. This is about a few fire preparedness items you should have in your home and car that could buy you the time and ability to escape.
Fire preparedness kits
Here are a few fire safety preps that could come in handy, potentially saving homes and even lives.
Fire suppression blankets
I keep one of these by the fireplace, in the kitchen, and in my vehicle. They work very well to smother a small fire and prevent it from becoming an inferno.
Fire extinguishers
I don't think you can have too many fire extinguishers. When I lived in fire country, I hung one in every bedroom closet, as well as the kitchen. Not only can it stop a blaze in its tracks, but you can also use it to make your way to an escape. I use this kind in my home.
For my vehicle, I keep one of these little ones under each front seat. They're small and can be conveniently located to help you in the event you're in an accident and the vehicle catches on fire.
Instructions
Does everyone in the family know what to do in the event of a fire? You can post these signs to remind your loved ones of what to do in the event of a fire.
Escape ladders
If you are trapped upstairs during a fire, you'll need a safe way to get down. These are also advisable if you live in an upper apartment. I have had one of these under each bed for years. I prefer this kind because it hooks easily and securely on the windowsill, and they'll work even if you aren't good at tying fancy knots. They also have a three-story version. If you have pets you can lower them down with one of these gadgets.