If a smoke alarm sounds, immediately evacuate the building to a safe location, call 911, and stay outside until emergency services advise you to return. Please do not go back in the building until it’s deemed safe.
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Act Quickly:
Don’t waste time gathering belongings or trying to determine the cause of the alarm.
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Leave the Building Immediately:
If there is smoke, crawl low to the ground and proceed to the designated meeting point outside the building.
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Call 911:
Once outside, call 911 and provide your location and the fact that the smoke alarm sounded.
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Stay Outside:
Remain at your designated meeting point until emergency responders arrive and advise you on when it’s safe to return to your home.
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Check for a Fire:
While evacuating, if there is a visible fire, alert the fire department immediately.
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If you are in a room or hallway when the alarm goes off, you should evacuate immediately
- Check Doors: Before opening a door, feel it first. If it’s hot, do not open it, use an alternate exit instead.
- Don’t Use Elevators: Never use an elevator during a fire alarm activation.
- Know Your Escape Plan: Have a fire escape plan and practice it with your family.
- Keep Smoke Alarms Working: Ensure that you have working smoke alarms and replace batteries regularly.
- Don’t Ignore Alarms: Never ignore the sound of a smoke alarm, even if it seems like a false alarm. It could be a warning of a danger.
- Learn about carbon monoxide alarms: Carbon monoxide alarms are designed to alert you before you feel sick, and you should never ignore or disable them.
