Living in a high-rise building often offers a lifestyle in the heart of the action; however, a high-rise building also presents several unique safety challenges not found in traditional low-rise buildings. ⌚ longer exit times 🗺️ different evacuation strategies 🚒 fire department accessibility 🔥 smoke movement 🧯 fire control To help you prepare, some of the things you should familiarize yourself with are: ✅ Know who is responsible for maintaining safety systems in your building, and ensure that devices such as alarms, emergency lighting and sprinkler systems are operational. ✅ Know at least two escape routes (including windows) from every room in your apartment. ✅ In the event of a fire, you may have to escape in the dark by feeling your way along the wall. Be prepared. Count the number of doors between your living unit and the two nearest building exits. ✅ Learn your building's evacuation plans. Make sure everyone in your household knows where to go if the fire alarm sounds and p...