Table 2: Individual/ family level suggestions for residential high-rise fire preparedness.

Category	Suggestions
Know how to evacuate	• Develop household evacuation plan. Include the route to safety/what items to bring • Place copy of the plan on the entryway door • Close widows prior to evacuating • Knock on neighbors’ doors while evacuating • Consider using hanging ladders to evacuate lower floor balconies
Practice basic fire safety	• Install/maintain apartment smoke alarms • Practice proper fire extinguisher use • Unplug appliances when not in use • Close windows/doors when leaving apartment
Know health impact of fire events	• Learn signs/symptoms of exposure to hazardous materials