Room-By-Room Fire Prevention Guide
Is your home fire-safe? Use this checklist to make sure your home is free of hidden fire hazards.
Kitchen- Don't store paper towels, dish towels or other flammable items near the stove.
- Maintain a kid-free safety zone three feet around the stove when you're cooking.
- Don't leave cooking food unattended on the stovetop or under the broiler.
- Keep the oven and stovetop free of grease build-up.
- Turn pot handles toward the center of the stove.
- Store matches and lighters out of children's reach.
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One of the most overlooked issues around the house when it comes to big kids safety is preparing for fire. One company, www.TheLightThatSavesLives.com , was started by a Mommy owner who saved her daughters life in a house fire. The inexpensive easy to install product that she invented and makes lights doorways and floor areas near the door so children can see the exit and get out in a fire. These are perfect for bedrooms and doors leading to the outside.
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