The provider of affordable auto insurance, Donegal Insurance, has a user-friendly guide on their website outlining fire and home safety. This is valuable to customers who want basic information on what to look for in their home in order to keep their family as safe as possible.
The article provides a checklist for safety features to look for in any home. It’s encouraged to go through the checklist as a family and ensure each bullet is addressed. Some of the items on the checklist include:
- Smoke detectors installed and tested
- Carbon Monoxide detectors installed
- Fire Extinguishers accessible and working
- Fire escapes accessible
- Updated wiring throughout home
- Sidewalks in good condition
- Handrails on all stair cases
These are a handful of examples of what type of safety features every home should have. Each county has different requirements for what is a must, but in general these items and the rest of the list will ensure you are in a safe home and can have peace of mind that you are doing the right thing to keep your family away from harm.
May 14, 2011
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