{"id":48686,"date":"2021-06-19T14:18:25","date_gmt":"2021-06-19T18:18:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/?page_id=48686"},"modified":"2021-06-19T14:18:25","modified_gmt":"2021-06-19T18:18:25","slug":"hotel-and-motel-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/hotel-and-motel-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Hotel and Motel Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container gradient-container-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--link_hover_color: #ff0000;--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1289.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:20px;--awb-padding-right:20px;--awb-padding-bottom:20px;--awb-padding-left:20px;--awb-bg-color:#fcdc1d;--awb-bg-color-hover:#fcdc1d;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:25%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:7.68%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:7.68%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"--awb-text-transform:none;--awb-text-color:#000000;\"><p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/community-request-form\/\">Community Request Form<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/kids-section\/\"><strong>Kids Safety Section<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/?page_id=51850&amp;preview=true\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Public Education Blog<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>General Safety Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/after-the-fire\/\"><strong>After the Fire<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/?page_id=49830&amp;preview=true\"><strong>Burns &amp; Scalds Injury Prevention<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/Public-Education\/Staying-safe\/Safety-in-living-and-entertainment-spaces\/Campus-and-dorm-fires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Campus Housing &amp; Dormitories<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Candles, Lighters &amp; Matches<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/?page_id=48628&amp;preview=true\">Car Seat Safety<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/co-safety\/\">Carbon Monoxide<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/clothes-dryer-safety\/\">Clothes Dryers Safety<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooking Safety<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/e-d-i-t-h\/\"><strong>E.D.I.T.H.<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Electrical Fire Safety<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/electric-vehicle-safety\/\">Electric Vehicle Safety<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/emergency-preparedness\/\"><strong>Emergency Preparedness<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/extreme-heat\/\"><strong>Extreme Heat<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fire Extinguishers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Fire Safety<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/home-away-from-home\/\"><strong>Fire Safety at Your Home Away From Home<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/fireworks-safety\/\">Fireworks Safety &amp; Upcoming Shows<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/garage-fire-safety\/\"><strong>Garage Safety<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/Public-Education\/Fire-causes-and-risks\/Seasonal-fire-causes\/Grilling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Grilling Safety<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/healthy-heart\/\"><strong>Healthy Heart<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Home Fire Sprinklers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/hotel-and-motel-safety\/\">Hotel &amp; Motel Safety<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kids\u2019 Activity Pages<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Move Over<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural Gas Safety<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/safety-for-older-adults\/\">Safety For Older Adults<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/smoke-alarms\/\"><strong>Smoke Alarms<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Smoking &amp; Cigarette Safety<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/?page_id=52117&amp;preview=true\"><strong>Snow Removal Safety<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Populations<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer Fire Safety<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/thanksgiving-safety\/\">Thanksgiving\/Turkey Fryer Safety<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ashburnfirerescue.org\/?page_id=51863&amp;preview=true\"><strong>Vehicle Fire Safety<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/Public-Education\/Fire-causes-and-risks\/Seasonal-fire-causes\/Put-A-Freeze-on-Winter-Fires\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Winter Fire Safety<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:75%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.56%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.56%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h2><strong>Hotel and Motel Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>Vacations and business travel make hotels and motels our home-away-from-home. It is just as important to be prepared and know what you would do in a hotel\/motel emergency as it is in your own home.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Did you know?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Each year, there are an estimated 3,900 hotel and motel fires that cause 15 deaths, 100 injuries, and $100 million in property losses.<\/li>\n<li>Cooking is the leading cause of hotel and motel fires.\u00a0 (Source:\u00a0 usfa.fema.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Be Safe When Traveling!<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure the hotel\/motel you will be staying in has both smoke alarms and a fire sprinkler system.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t be afraid to ask what the fire alarm sounds like when you check in.<\/li>\n<li>All hotel\/motel rooms are required by the International Fire Code (IFC) to post evacuation diagrams in each guest room.\u00a0 Take a few minutes to review the evacuation diagram when you enter your room.\u00a0 Also look around for the entrances and exits, especially those close to your room.<\/li>\n<li>If traveling with others in different rooms, decide a place to meet outside of the hotel\/motel incase of an evacuation.<\/li>\n<li>Assume all fire alarms are real.<\/li>\n<li>If the alarm sounds, check your door first.\u00a0 If it is not hot, you are okay to leave your room.\u00a0 \u00a0The only things you should take with you is your room key and valuables such as personal ID, cell phone, wallet, car keys, etc.\u00a0 Gear and clothing are replaceable, but you are not!<\/li>\n<li>When exiting, DO NOT USE THE ELEVATORS!\u00a0 Always use the stairs.<\/li>\n<li>Stay low while evacuating to avoid heat and smoke.<\/li>\n<li>Before opening any door, make sure to touch the door with your hand first.\u00a0 If the door is hot, look for another exit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"subhead1 \"><strong>If It Is Unsafe to Leave Your Roo<\/strong><strong>m During a Fire<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fill the tub with cold water.<\/li>\n<li>Stuff wet towels around the door to keep smoke out.<\/li>\n<li>If possible, open a window and hang a sheet outside to signal for help and call 9-1-1 to let them know your location.<\/li>\n<li>Cover your face with a wet cloth and stay low if smoke gets in your room.<\/li>\n<li>Do not jump.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Resources:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usfa.fema.gov\/downloads\/pdf\/publications\/hotel_motel_fire_safety_flyer.pdf\">Hotel &amp; Motel Fire Safety (English)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usfa.fema.gov\/downloads\/pdf\/publications\/hotel_motel_fire_safety_flyer_spanish.pdf\">Hotel &amp; Motel Fire Safety (Spanish)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfpa.org\/-\/media\/Files\/Public-Education\/Resources\/Safety-tip-sheets\/HotelMotelSafety.ashx?la=en&amp;hash=346DE0229FB87ACED2F5421F8531E9F8\">Hotel &amp; Motel Safety<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usfa.fema.gov\/downloads\/pdf\/publications\/p2p_fire_safety_flyer.pdf\">Peer to Peer Rental Fire Safety<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - 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