Living Area:

• Is there a smoke detector on each level of your home and near each sleeping area?
• Are the batteries working?
• Do you test your smoke detector monthly?
• If you are hearing and/or vision impaired, do you have an appropriate smoke detector?
• Are all space heaters at least three feet away from everything, including you?
• Are all electrical cords and plugs in good condition?
• Do you have an escape plan?
• Have you practiced your escape plan?
• If you use a wheelchair or walking aid, have you checked each possible exit route carefully?
• Do you have a single box containing all-important papers in a safe place?
• Have you cataloged and updated your household inventory list for insurance claims?

Kitchen:

• Is there a fire extinguisher within easy access of the cooking area? Do you know how to use it? (Instructional Video available from Fire Prevention Services).
• Is the cooking area clean and free of clutter?
• Do you always remain in the kitchen while cooking?
• Do you wear snug fitting sleeves that won’t catch fire while cooking?
• Do you turn off and unplug appliances when they are not in use?
• Do you clean appliances so grease cannot build up and catch fire?
• Do you turn pot and pan handles in toward the stove so they are not easily knocked over?

Bedroom:

• Is there a flashlight near your bed?
• Are the batteries fully charged?
• Is there a whistle by your bed to warn others of a fire and alert rescuers of your location?

Bathroom:

• Do you always make sure curling irons and hot rollers are unplugged after each use?
• Is the water heater set at 120 degrees Fahrenheit or lower to prevent scalds and burns?
• Have you installed thermostatically controlled faucets and showerheads?

Garage:

• Are newspapers, empty boxes, paints, and gasoline cans stored away from heaters and outlets?
• Is gasoline stored in approved safety cans that prevent the escape of flammable vapors?

Before You Go To Bed or Lie Down To Rest:

• Did you fully extinguish all smoking material (cigarettes, cigars, etc.)?
• Did you turn off the oven and burners?
• Did you unplug the coffeepot?
• Did you fully extinguish all candles or oil lamps?
• Is your heating pad turned off?
• Did you leave one light on in the event you need to get up?
• Are your glasses near your bedside so you can see to escape and avoid injury?
• Are your house keys and car keys near your bedside so they are easily accessible?
• Are your doors locked?