AP9 HomeWorksPlus Offers Tips on How to Prepare for a Fire Emergency
AP9 HomeWorksPlus by Adaptive Marketing LLC helps families save money while keeping safe and protected.
Stamford, CN (PRWEB) October 7, 2005 -- Home improvement is a current priority in many households all over the country. Homeowners want to renovate their quarters at an affordable price, and they look all over for ways to do so. Some save money by joining programs like AP9 HomeWorksPlus, a leading discount membership program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Others find less conventional ways to save money, which can sometimes jeopardize the safety of those living under that same roof.
Members of AP9 HomeWorksPlus log on to Dealpass to access a variety of benefits that include savings on home improvement, home safety and other resources. Members can also learn how to tackle some home projects on their own, including those that will help them keep their house as safe as possible.
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, a home in America suffers a fire every 10 seconds, and every 60 seconds there is a fire serious enough to call the fire department. Because AP9 HomeWorksPlus wants to help people maintain not just a beautiful house but also a safe one, we offer a few helpful tips to teach the whole family how to handle themselves in case of fire:
-- Emphasize family safety when making renovations or improvements around the house. Install a system of smoke alarms (or a series of self-contained ones) on every level of your home, especially outside bedrooms.
-- Respect the power of fire, and teach your children to respect it too. Call 911 immediately in the event you see smoke or fire in the house, even if you’re not sure you will need emergency fire services. Alerting the police and fire departments to the imminent risk of a fire is the most important thing.
-- Most victims of fire succumb to the smoke and toxic gases rather than to burns. Have an exit plan, with two ways to exit every room, and practice it at least twice a year with the whole family. You might want to include those who visit often, like grandparents, cousins or friends who sleep or come over regularly.
-- Have a pre-arranged meeting place outside the house, since it’s important to make sure that everyone is safe and out of danger. The nearest neighbor’s home, the end of the driveway or the front sidewalk are easy places to remember.
-- Take your kids to a planned visit to the nearest firehouse. Firefighters will dress up in full gear for the children to let them know how firefighters look so the children won’t hide or run away from them. A firefighter doesn’t look like an average human in all that gear -- big pants, coat, air mask, helmet -- so it’s understandable why children might be afraid.
-- Take special precautions for family members who can’t escape unassisted. If possible, put their bedrooms on the ground floor, and install exits that will allow for easier escapes for disabled people, including ramps and extra-wide doors and hallways.
In addition to savings on home improvement and safety materials, AP9 HomeWorksPlus members can also access members-only discounts on home decorating, cooking and entertaining.
About AP9 HomeWorksPlus
AP9 HomeWorksPlus is a leading membership discount program offered by Adaptive Marketing LLC. Headquartered in Stamford, Conn., Adaptive Marketing is a category leader in both membership and loyalty programs, bringing value direct to consumers through an array of benefits in healthcare, discounts, security, personal property and personals. Members may access their benefits at DealPass.com, an online portal for Adaptive Marketing membership programs. With broad online and offline distribution capabilities, Adaptive Marketing offers its corporate client partners effective tools to enhance market presence, strengthen customer affinity and generate additional value through programs, such as AP9 HomeWorksPlus.
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