To ensure the safety of your family and loved ones, make sure you are prepared. Here are some helpful tips.
- Have properly working smoke alarms.
- Change the batteries in your smoke alarms at least every six months.
- Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors monthly.
- Place smoke alarms on each floor of your home and in each bedroom.
- Plan a family escape route and practice it once a month.
- Designate a meeting place should you need to evacuate your home such as in a neighbor’s yard or near a street light.
- Place fire extinguishers throughout your home especially in your kitchen and laundry room, and make sure everyone in the house knows how to use them.
- Check expiration dates on your fire extinguishers and replace them when needed.
- Complete a safety checklist in your home to identify fire risks in your home.
- Never leave candles burning unattended.
- Never leave food on the stove unattended.
- Keep matches and lighters out of reach of children.
- Do not place portable heaters near flammable materials.