Protect your family and your home from fire. Here is a simple checklist to help you evaluate your home for fire safety:
- Smoke detectors placed near bedrooms, away from air vents.
- At least one smoke detector on every floor
- Smoke detector batteries checked regularly
- Home evacuation plan posted - two exits from each room and outdoor meeting place noted.
- Emergency numbers posted near telephone
- Well-lit kitchen and hallways
- Doors, hallways, and stairs clear of obstructions
- No flammable materials (such as curtains or towels) within three feet of space heaters or stove
- No frayed or cracked electrical cords
- No electrical cords under rugs, over nails or in high traffic areas
- No overloaded electrical outlets or extension cords; no unusually warm outlets
- No electrical cords near sink or range
- All fuses in fuse box are correct size
- All outlets have cover plates and no exposed wiring
- No alternate heaters hooked up to extension cords
- Heaters are unplugged after you turn them off
- No alternate heaters placed where they can be knocked over
- No grease on stove or in oven
- No small pans on large burners or large pans on small burners
- There is a rubber floor mat in front of the stove to prevent slipping
- Dish towels are not used as potholders
- No ashtrays on chair or sofa arms or near beds
- Chimneys clean and free of debris