Home Safety Tips

Additional Safety Tips

 

There are a lot of safety features around a home that we really don’t think about. Today, I will try to touch on a few!

 

 

1)    A sump pump & floor drain on the lowest level of your home is very important for water related emergencies. These devices help reduce the damage to a home when it comes to storms or flooding. A water alarm is also available to detect leaks or seepage.

 

2)    A smoke detector is required by code to be in every home. In newer houses they are powered by electrical circuits with a battery back up. When the batteries are dying the smoke detector will make a “chirping” noise. If you have an electric only unit, it is recommended to upgrade to a battery back up unit. Remember to test and replace your batteries.

 

3)    A fire extinguisher is also a very important safety tool. You should have one on every floor of your home.

 

4)    A carbon monoxide detector is important for a home with any gas, oil, fireplace or stove.

 

5)    Identification tags should be on all shutoff valves & emergency switches.

 

6)    Last but not least! Always have a “family plan” when it comes to house fires & natural disasters.

 

I hope these tips have been helpful to you! Next week wee are going to start a series on recommended maintenance for everyday wear & tear of a home! Hope to see you then!!!

 

 

 

The Turner Team

 

Posted at 02:02PM Mar 05, 2009 by Abbey Turner in General  |  Comments[0]