Placing your kids on the upper floor may give you some breathing room, but it also comes with its own considerations. “Plan a fire escape route for the kids upstairs,” recommends reader Donna. “Even if it’s putting a rope ladder in a closet or hidden in a trunk below the window seal.” You should also practice with your kids so they know where to locate their escape route should the unthinkable happen. You’ll all sleep better at night with a little forethought!
