October is Fire Safety Month: Do You Have A Plan?

Did you know that more people die in fires than in hurricanes, earthquakes, floods and all other natural disasters combined? Or that every year, children start nearly 100,000 fires? October is Fire Safety Month, but the planning and practice that comes with fire safety should be put into place year-round. Fire safety for kids should be a lesson reinforced by child care providers, teachers, and parents alike as a group effort. Here are tips and activities for helping our kids be fire-aware and safe!