Not long.
Years ago, you may have had 15–20 minutes to escape a house fire. Today, because of modern synthetic furnishings and open floor plans, you may have as little as 2–3 minutes before conditions become deadly.
Here's what to remember:
🚨 Get out immediately—don't stop for belongings.
🚪 Close doors behind you if you can to slow the spread of fire and smoke.
📞 Once you're outside, call 911.
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2️⃣ Provider Burnout
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3️⃣ Sustainable Funding
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• Follow manufacturer charging recommendations and use approved charging equipment.
• Never charge a damaged battery or vehicle.
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