Did you know that there is a week set aside to teach people how to keep their homes safe from fire? Every year, the week of October 9 is Fire Prevention Week. This is a good time to remember everyone to stay safe and learn important safety tips for keeping our homes and ourselves safe.
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The information in this source is helpful because it gives useful safety advice that everyone should know. You’ll learn about the history of Fire Prevention Week and why it’s important. You’ll also learn how smoke alarms help us stay safe around fires, how to practice fire drills to stay ready, what to do if your clothes catch fire, and important safety rules for the kitchen and how to use matches and lighters safely. These lessons will help you understand better and give you the tools you need to stay safe in a fire situation.
Overview:
Remembering History
Stay Alert with Smoke Alarms
Practice Fire Drills
Stop, Drop, and Roll
Being Careful in the Kitchen
Matches and Lighters Are Not Toys
Call for Help
Being a Safety Hero
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Skills align with both the RI (Reading Informational Texts) and RL (Reading Literature) Common Core Standards
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