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Fire Safety for Children
U.S. Fire Administration: age-appropriate prevention tips and how to teach children to escape safely.
Visit U.S. Fire AdministrationHome Fire Escape Plans
Official guidance for two ways out, family meeting places, and practicing home drills.
Read the escape planning guideSmoke Alarm Safety
Where to install smoke alarms, how to test them, and when to replace them.
Read smoke alarm guidanceSafe Cooking Practices
Prevent cooking fires and understand why grease fires need special caution.
Read cooking safety guidanceSound the Alarm
American Red Cross fire safety guidance, home escape planning, and smoke alarm education.
Visit the American Red CrossPrepare New Jersey
Red Cross of New Jersey planning guides and child-focused preparedness resources.
Explore NJ resourcesLocal organizations & preparedness
Bergen County OEM
Official county emergency management and preparedness information.
Official websiteNew Jersey OEM
Where to find official emergency alerts, warnings, and preparedness updates.
Official websiteBergen Fire Prevention Association
Local fire prevention and education organization; listed as a resource, not a project partner.
Visit associationTurn good information into good habits.
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