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A safer home is built through small, repeatable habits. Start with early warning, prevent the most common fire hazards, and make sure everyone can get out quickly.
Your practical guide
Install smoke alarms on every level, inside every bedroom, and outside each sleeping area. Test monthly, replace alarms at 10 years, and use carbon monoxide alarms when the home has fuel-burning equipment or an attached garage.
Stay in the kitchen while frying, grilling, or broiling. Keep anything that can burn away from the stove and turn pot handles inward.
Keep portable heaters at least three feet from bedding, furniture, curtains, and people. Plug them directly into a wall outlet and turn them off before leaving or sleeping.
Replace damaged cords, avoid overloading outlets, and never run extension cords under rugs or use them as permanent wiring.
Identify two exits from every room, keep doors and windows usable, choose a meeting place outside, and practice at least twice each year.
A closed bedroom door can slow heat, smoke, and fire. Close doors when sleeping and behind you as you escape when it is safe to do so.
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