For helpers
First let them know you are there.
Help those who cannot get out on their own first.
Help them cover nose and mouth with a wet towel and stay low.
How to get out
Cover your nose and mouth with a wet towel
A wet blanket works too.
Stay low and take the stairs
Never use the elevator.
Keep a hand on a wall or handrail
Metal stair rails can be hot.
If you can see a little, follow the exit lights
Exit lights show the way out.
Close the door behind you
When leaving an apartment, always close the front door.
If you cannot get out, close the door and seal the gaps
Move away from fire and smoke, close the door and block gaps with a wet towel.
Text 119 your address and situation. Bang on objects to make noise.
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