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No one wants to think that the Fall River real estate they’ve bought and moved their family to could have a fire, but it’s in every family’s best interest to plan for just such an emergency so that if it happens lives can be saved. Remember that all Fall River homes are as safe as the planning that goes into an emergency escape plan.

There are several things that everyone should know when it comes to a viable fire emergency plan.

1. Make sure that everyone knows they should feel a door before they exit the room during a fire. Even if the door doesn’t feel hot to the touch, it is suggested that you open it up part way and check to see that there is no fire in the hallway.
2. If you’re caught in a smoke-filled room, the only way to move about is to crawl on all fours and try to keep something covering your mouth. Remember, too, when you’re looking at Fall River homes for sale , that older houses are often made of more wood which is more combustible.

Being alerted to the fire is half the battle. That’s why the experts suggest that you test all the smoke alarms that you’ve got in your new home at least once a month. It’s important that everyone in your family know the sound of the alarm in your new Fall River real estate as well.