According to the Portland State University Population Research Center, more than 30% of Oregon’s population is age 50 and over. And in the five-year period from 2005-2009, this age group accounted for 60% of fire fatalities in Oregon. In addition, falls are also the leading cause of hip fractures and traumatic brain injuries among Oregon’s older adults.
Office of State Fire Marshal, Community Education Section and the Oregon Life Safety Team developed Take the Right Steps– fire and fall prevention and safety for older adults to reduce fire and fall injuries and fatalities for Oregon’s older adult population.
Fire Prevention & Safety for Older Adults
Is your home fire safe? Are you prepared if a fire happens? Knowing what to do in the event of a fire is important for older adults.
