Stairways, Halls, and Outdoor Steps Home Safety Check
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So I think its safe to admit (and you have probably figured this out already) that I’m slightly paranoid. I don’t see to-do’s. I see hazards. Luckily my wonderful husband is more sane than I am and brings me back towards reality, and hopefully the balance will give our children a fighting chance at a normal life.
This being said we are both passionate about preparedness and safety first. With 4 (soon to be 5) kids this is a necessary really. Therefore we felt the perfect family night activity this week would be to conduct a home safety check with our kids. This happens to be a requirement for the cub scout citizenship pin, in case you’re interested in scouting.
A home safety check is like a scavenger hunt for kids. They get to run around the house looking for things. Better yet they can come back and tell mom and dad what they are doing wrong! Kids love these opportunities and I think they’re healthy for a balanced parental relationship.
My favorite part is the opportunity to teach them the why’s behind a lot of our instructions, particularly the ones they hate – like “clean your room.” They see safety in action and when seen in the scope of their home the actions (or lack thereof) suddenly makes sense.
Today I’m going to share with you our home safety checklist, along with a few additions that I made based on my emergency preparedness research. The original list is from the scout worksheet for the requirement. I will also share some of our family’s fails (in picture) because a good dose of humility goes along way.
Besides we all have something we need to work on, and I don’t want anyone to feel overwhelmed. We all have a to-do list and preparedness is a lifestyle that you have to conscientiously maintain. Sometimes life happens and we fall behind. So take heart we are doing this together.
Check the safety steps that are being taken in your home. Write N/A if the item is not applicable. Items left blank may present a safety hazard. Be sure to make a note of what you need to fix, and set a date to do so. And remember there may be somethings that you just can’t fix. That’s what prayer is for.
Lastly don’t skip a section just because you don’t think it applies to your home, you may be surprised the item may be located somewhere else (e.g., you may not have a workshop but your tools and rags may be in your laundry room).
🔥 Din You Know? A general use fire extinguisher for fires on a tabletop or in the attic is not recommended to put out a grease fire as it can dissipate the grease and further spread the flame. Check out the link for my post on fire extinguisher safety and the various types of fire extinguishers that you should be using in your home.
Related read: How to Prepare for an Earthquake
Besides fires, quakes, floods, tornadoes, home invasion is a home security threat you shouldn’t be taking lightly. Fortunately, there are some steps you can take to keep evil doers at bay.
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