Ifyou encounter a fire, how should you protect yourself? TaoyuanDisaster Education Center reminds youto keep in mind the 6 keys to escape to safety.

FiveKey Do Nots:

1.Do not delay your escape bycollecting your belongings.

2.Do not use the elevator to escape.

3.Do not hide in the bathroom,since bathroom doors and ceilings are not heat resistant and unable to blockout harmful smoke.

4.Do not cover your head with aplastic bag, since plastic is not able to block out heat.

5.Do not cover your mouth and nosewith a wet towel; instead, use a towel, piece of clothing, or handkerchief, orother dry cloth article to effectively prevent inhaling smoke.

Andremember the One Principle:

Escapeto the ground floor through a stairwell with fire doors or escape to a roomthat is relatively safe and close the door tightly to prevent smoke fromentering.