Being prepared is just as important in a hotel or motel as it is at home. Know what to do during an emergency before one happens.

Reviewing the hotel safety plan

  • Learn the plan: read the fire safety plan on the back of the hotel room door.
  • Find the exits: locate the nearest stairways and fire exits.
  • Count the doors: count the number of doors between the room and the closest exit. This helps find the way out if there is heavy smoke.
  • Keep keys ready: place room keys and a flashlight on the bedside table to find them quickly in the dark.
  • Follow no-smoking policies: only smoke outside and in designated smoking areas.