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Preventing Residential Preventing Residential Fire InjuriesFire Injuries

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Preventing Residential Fire Injuries

Presentation Overview• The Reality• Costs• Facts about Residential Fires• State Programs in Action• “We Know What Works, Here is How…”• Future Opportunities

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The Reality of Residential Fire Injuries

Fires and burns are the 3rd leading cause of fatal home injuries in the U.S.

On average in 2007:• Someone was injured in a fire

every 30 minutes.• Someone died in a fire every

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Residential Fire Deaths in the U.S.(2002-2006)

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Costs of Residential Fire Injuries

Fire and burn injuries cost $7.5 billion each year. Of these costs:• Fatal fire and burn injuries cost $3.1

billion• Hospitalization costs $1.1 billion• Non-hospitalized fire and burn injuries

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Facts about Residential Fires

From 2002-2006, 65% of reported home fire deaths in the U.S. occurred in homes without functional smoke alarms.

While cooking is the leading cause of home fire injuries, smoking is a leading cause of home fire deaths.

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State Programs in Action

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How Can We Reduce the Risk of Fires?

To reduce the risk of having a residential fire, individuals can:• Install smoke alarms in

every bedroom and.• Devise a family fire escape

plan.• Keep cooking areas free of

flammable objects.

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Future Opportunities

To prevent residential fires and ensure individuals can live to their full potential, there are opportunities to:• Partner with organizations to install smoke

alarms and distribute educational materials;• Support the implementation and evaluation of

effective community based programs;• Improve our understanding of the causes of

residential fires and injuries; and• Increase resources available for programs that

will reduce fire-related injuries and deaths.

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For More Information

Contact our state health department• Name• Website • Phone Number

Contact the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)• www.cdc.gov/ncipc• 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)