Branson Fire Focuses on Escape Routes for Prevention Week

Fire Prevention Week to focus on Escape Routes in case of Fire.

The full release below from the City of Branson:

Branson Fire Rescue will focus on helping residents create a good home fire escape plan during this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 9 to 15 to educate the Branson community on simple but important actions that will keep themselves and those around them safe.

The Department will host a series of events in support of this year’s campaign – Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape -- including providing fire safety education programs at area schools and pre-schools. It also helped residents create fire escape plans during the Branson Police Department’s community-wide, National Night Out on October 4 and will do the same at the Branson Parks & Recreation’s Boonanza on October 28. Branson Mayor, Larry Milton, will also present an official proclamation declaring October 9 through the 15 as National Fire Prevention Week in Branson at the October 11 Board of Aldermen meeting.

During these educational opportunities, Branson Fire Rescue will reiterate these vital reminders:

Make sure your plan meets the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities
Know at least two ways out of every room if possible. Make sure all doors and windows open easily.
Have an outside meeting place a safe distance away from your home where everyone should meet.
Practice your home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone in the household.
To find out more about Fire Prevention Week programs and activities in Branson, please contact Branson Fire Rescue at 417-243-2780. You can find more information on Branson Fire Rescue and the services it offers, on the City’s website at BransonMo.Gov/Fire.