(10/23/17) Following FEMA’s National Preparedness Month in September comes FEMA’s National Fire Prevention Month in October. To be prepared for a fire is to have a working fire escape for your home and when you have finalized your plan have a fire drill. The below image tells you what you need to do to be ready. It should be noted that preparedness has a central theme – plan what to do – teach it to all the people in your family – practice / drill your plan – update and change accordingly.