But, as long as the air outside is fresh, open the window a crack and breathe it in. You may need to close it against smoke entering from outside.
Clear flammable debris from the window: Rip off the curtains and anything else that could burn. It can help remind you not to breathe through your mouth. Grip part of the towel with your lips and teeth. Protect your lungs: If it's still smoky in your room, breathe through a wet towel that covers your nose and mouth. If there is any smoke already in your room, clear it with the bathroom exhaust fan. Then soak it with water, using your ice bucket as a pail. Put the mattress up against the door, holding it in place with a piece of furniture. Use them to block the ventilation duct and the spaces under doors. Fill the tub with cold water and soak sheets and towels in it. Seal your room against entering smoke: Turn off the ventilation system. This call may save your life and may be the first alert the fire department receives. Then, get an outside line and dial 9-1-1 to report the fire directly to authorities. Notify authorities: Instead, telephone the hotel operator, give your name and room number, and report the fire. Touch it with your hand-only briefly, because it may be very hot. Assess the situation: Crawl to the door on hands and knees, so you can breathe the fresher air near the floor. If you leave the room, but escape is impossible, you need to be able to get back in and protect yourself from heat and smoke until you can be rescued. There are effective actions you can take, either to escape the building or to keep yourself relatively safe until help arrives.īefore you do anything, pull some clothes on and secure your room key. Many people die in fires needlessly, simply because they panicked instead of thinking. 
What are the very first things you should do, if you wake up in your hotel room to the smell of smoke? First, don't panic.
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