Statewide fire drill Oct 9

Sound the alarm! The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is asking kids and families all across North America to practice their home fire escape plans. Their website states, "With your help, we hope to have the world's biggest fire drill. Let’s get started!"

Indiana's state-wide fire drill will be held on October 9, from 7:00-7:30. According to the Indiana Fire Chief's Association's website, The Indiana Department of Homeland Security and the Indiana State Fire Marshal are teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association to urge Hoosiers to “Prevent Home Fires.”

The Home Safety Council provides tips for your family's home fire drill:

• Draw your escape plan; know where to meet
• Go over your plan together
• Keep the way out clear
• Put the plan where everyone can see it
• Push the smoke alarm button to start the fire drill
• Get out fast
• Practice getting out when people are asleep, too
• Go to your meeting place
• (In the case of a real fire, call 911 from outside)