Fire Safety Plan
Minnesota Autism Resource Portal has shared these resources on fire safety and we believe every family can benefit from a home fire safety plan.
Fire Safety Tip #1
Create a fire safety plan and practice it often. This includes picking a gathering spot outside the home.
Designate one family member to help assist the autistic person out of the home and to a place of safety during a fire.
Ensure that someone stays with the individual, so they do not re-enter the home or elope from the area if they become overwhelmed with the lights, siren and unfamiliar people.
Spending a few minutes to create a safety plan and practicing it every month, could make all the difference in saving lives. Visit American Home Shield for more tips on Creating a Fire Safety Plan.
Fire Safety Tip #2
Visit the firehouse to help your or your child become more familiar with the equipment, vehicles, sights and sounds of the first responders and equipment.
Share information with the fire department on where the person’s room is located in the home.
Review the fire safety plan with them to ensure everyone is aware.
Fire Safety Tip #3
Create and read a social story with your family to increase awareness and discuss your fire safety plan.
Check out this example of a Fire Safety Social Story or create your own! https://paautism.org/resource/fire-safety-social-story/
It's also helpful to alert your local first responders and share information on your child that could help save them time in the event of a fire or other emergency.
For more useful resources and support, visit Minnesota Autism Resource Portal online.