- Never leave burning candles unattended.
- Check smoke detectors every month. Replace batteries twice a year. (Many people do so when they set their clocks either forward or back for daylight savings time.)
- Don’t overload electrical outlets.
- Don’t smoke in bed or when you are sleepy.
- Purchase ABC fire extinguishers and keep one in the kitchen and one in the garage.
- Prepare an exit plan for your home. Practice it with family members.
- For wood fireplaces, use a fireplace screen to stop flying sparks. When lighting a gas fireplace, strike the match first, then turn on the gas.
- Clean the lint screen on your dryer after every use.
- Have your heating system checked annually.
