Safety Essentials For Your Home In Case of Fire and Smoke

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Safety Essentials for Your Home in Case of Fire and Smoke.

Because the toxic gases from a fire could keep you from waking up should a fire ignite while you're sleeping, maintaining working smoke detectors for every level of your home is a must.

1 Install detectors on the ceiling (smoke rises) in every bedroom and outside bedroom doors.

You'll also want these at the top of stairways, and in any den or office in the basement. Test the devices monthly and replace the batteries at least once a year.

2 Fire extinguishers should also be kept on each floor as well as in every bedroom and in any room where a fire could occur.

This includes the kitchen or a home workshop. Be sure to check fire extinguishers monthly - it could keep a small mishap from becoming a disaster.

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