Gatewood Properties: Home Safety Items

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.