Things you need to have a safe home:

• Deadbolt locks and heavy-duty strike plates
• Outdoor security lighting that is timer or motion-detector controlled
• Carbon monoxide alarms & smoke detectors on every level or your home
• Window treatments free of dangling cords if small children are present
• Fire extinguisher
• Childproof safety latches on cabinets that contain cleaning materials
• Electrical outlets that are fitted with ground-fault circuit interrupters
• Individual shut-off valves for each gas appliance
• List of emergency numbers located prominently near the phone
• Grab bars within easy reach in each tub and shower stall
• Shatter-resistant faucet parts with no sharp edges
• Anti-scald shower/tub water controls
• Up-to-date first-aid kit
• Fire-escape ladder (if bedrooms are above main levels)

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