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Section lV: Building Safetv <br />A. Power Outages <br />ln the event of a power outage, if guests need to move around the shelter, a volunteer <br />should get a flashlight and go with the guest. <br />B. Fire Safety <br />Fire safety is perhaps the most important safety step you can practice. Be aware of fire <br />hazards, such as heaters or people who may sneak a cigarette inside. Always know where <br />the fire exits are and make sure that they are accessible. Do not set up anything that may <br />block the fire exits. <br />While most buildings are equipped with automatic fire safety devices {smoke detectors, <br />sprinklers, etc.) you are the most important and effective fire safety device. Here are <br />some basic fire safety procedures and tips. Remember, these are only guidelines. <br />Approved training is best before using a fire extinguisher. ln case of a fire, before you do <br />anything else...CALL 911 ! <br />Fire extinguishers are labeled according to the type of fire on which they may be used. <br />Using one type of extinguisher on the wrong type of fire could be dangerous and make <br />matters even worse. <br />The important thing to remember is to stay calm. Always call 911 before trying to <br />extinguish the fire. Assess the situation to determine if it is safe to try to put the fire out. lf <br />there is any possibility that the fire is too big for the extinguisher, stop and get out of the <br />building immediately. <br />Always ensure that you have an escape route before trying to use an extinguisher on a <br />fire. Most fire extinguishers only last 10-15 seconds so it is important to use them <br />efficiently.