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Blind/Visually-Impaired
A Clear Fire Safety Message: A Fire Safety Factsheet for the Visually Impaired
Over 11 million Americans are visually impaired. During a fire emergency, the senses that visually impaired persons rely upon have a high probability of being overpowered. Visually impaired persons should practice the following precautionary steps to help protect themselves, their home and their surroundings from the danger of fire.
The purpose of this guide is to provide information for facilities managers and may be useful for those individuals who might need special assistance as to the notification of an emergency situation and/or in the evacuation of a building.
The purpose of this guide is to provide information for facilities managers and may be useful for those individuals who might need special assistance as to the notification of an emergency situation and/or in the evacuation of a building.
The purpose of this guide is to provide information for facilities managers and may be useful for those individuals who might need special assistance as to the notification of an emergency situation and/or in the evacuation of a building.
The blind or visually impaired face challenges in regard to fire safety. Blind and visually impaired people may be at higher risk from fire than the average population. Practicing fire safety is the most effective means for a blind or visually impaired person to improve his or her chances of surviving a fire. This report attempts to raise awareness for both the blind or visually impaired person and the fire service professional in working with the blind or visually impaired.
Special populations such as older adults, people with disabilities, the deaf and hard of hearing and the visually impaired can significantly increase their chances of surviving a fire by practicing proven fire safety precautions.
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