Sending the kids off to college

Are you sending your child off to college? Have you considered sharing some fire safety tips with them?

Sure, the college dorm management will conduct fire drills, but most kids don't pay much attention to this activity. Why not spend a few minutes on moving day to check out the fire escape plan and review it together? How about a grab and go plan for the dorm room? Help your child know how to think in an emergency.

Have you two discussed what you want them to do in the event of a school disaster? Is there someone nearby they can go to? Do you have an agreement to text or call in the event of a major event to alert each other as to the safety of each other?

Think about leaving behind some plastic lidded tubs for your child to use to store important files, papers, books, etc. in in the event of a water related incident. How about storing out of season clothing in a covered, lidded tub to keep at least half the wardrobe protected from smoke or water damage.

Talk this over with your child, and don't hesitate to have the conversation...you just might save their life.