Home Safety

• Use caution in the kitchen to avoid burns and cuts.

• Maintain smoke alarms in key areas on every floor

• Use no-slip mats and grab bars in tubs and in showers

• Remove clutter form traffic areas

• Secure loose rugs to the floor with carpet tape or non-skid padding

• Place fire extinguishers in your kitchen and other key areas (including the garage)

• Is your house numbers clearly visible from the street in case of emergency? if not, do so

• Keep a first-aid kit handy for initial care when injuries occur

• Do you have adequate lighting in your home, to include staircases?

• Mount lights with sensors outdoors around the perimeter of your home, is discourages intruders, as well as provides you light when walking in or out

• Keep a disaster kit with water, non-perishable food, a flashlight and other items for emergency situation