It isn't something that we like to think much about, but it is important to be prepared in case of an emergency or natural disaster.
Home safety can go into a lot more detail, but here are some suggestions for safety items around the house:
- First Aid Kit--these kits can be picked up at any major retail store. It is also a good idea to keep one in each vehicle you own.
- Flashlights (with extra batteries)--while always helpful in finding missing Hot Wheels under the couch, they are also important to have around for the obvious in a disaster.
- 72 Hours Worth of Water--because we all need water to live.
- Emergency Phone Numbers Posted in the House--911 is the obvious, but poison control and animal control are two good ones to keep handy as well. Oh, and the pizza delivery number.
- Fire Extinguisher--make sure that you know how to use it.
- Smoke Detectors--that work. If you live in Jefferson County, there is a smoke detector ordinance that states you must have either hard-wired or 10-year lithium-ion smoke detectors present in your home when you sell it.
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Weather Radio (with hand crank)--there are many weather radio products available that also have a regular radio and even cell phone charging ports on them. The hand crank is so that it is its own power source. Well, your arm becomes the power source.
- Fireproof Safe--for important documentation like wills, life insurance information, copies of marriage certificates, etc.
- Plan of Action--in case a disaster occurs where there is no contact available (e.g. cell phone coverage is down), it is good to have a place to meet communicated ahead of time.
For any real estate questions or needs, give me a call.
Matt Gatewood
Realtor®
Keller Williams Louisville East
502-594-6582
