This 45-minute home fire safety training covers the most common causes of home fires, how to mitigate them, and the importance of smoke alarms and escape plans. Home fires are by far the most common disaster nationwide, and the Red Cross responds to nearly 60,000 home fires every year. Unfortunately, they're also the deadliest disaster, as, on average, seven people die in home fires every day, and 2024 saw a record number of home fire deaths in Maine. This safety presentation can help prevent fires outright and avoid injury or loss of life when they do occur. Please let us know if you will be attending our live session or via Microsoft Teams. Most people know that the American Red Cross helps people during emergencies, but you may not know that it's also part of our mission to help you help yourself! Becoming 'Red Cross Ready' for an emergency means following simple steps in advance to ensure you can weather a crisis safely. Being prepared may not prevent a disaster, but it will give you confidence to meet the challenge.