National Safe at Home Week is the perfect time to take a closer look at your household’s fire safety readiness.
Fires can happen unexpectedly, but planning ahead greatly improves your family’s chances of staying safe. This week, we encourage all Gwinnett County residents to walk through a quick home fire safety checklist:
- Test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to ensure they’re working properly.
- Review and practice your home escape plan with everyone in the household—identify two ways out of each room and choose a safe meeting spot outside.
- Check your fire extinguishers for accessibility, expiration, and proper placement (especially in the kitchen and garage).
A few small steps now can make a big difference in an emergency. Take this opportunity to make sure your home is prepared.
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