How to Live More Safely at Home

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Make sure all windows

   If they are not expected, make sure someone knows who they are and what they want before letting them in. , Do not assume that your child has everything under control, Make sure of it but don't bother them about it. ,,, Allow no one to be a stranger. , Make sure that nothing with any kind of a sharp edge is lying around where someone could accidentally run into it and cause an accident.
   
   Make sure that no electrical equipment is anywhere near water or moisture. , Make sure the children do not talk to anyone you do not know.
   
   If you do have a stranger that keeps popping up from wherever, make every effort you can (even if it is a group effort) to track the person down and learn as much as possible about them. , Make sure to maintain air pressure in the tires, and carry plenty of gas. ,, If nothing else is available, glow sticks will work. ,, When in doubt, call a friend, local law enforcement, the fire department, or a similar agency for assistance. ,, Things are childproof for a reason.
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   Step 2: and anything big enough for even a child to slip through are locked (unless they are being used).

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   Step 3: Make sure you know the location of each and every family member that is at home

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   Step 4: no matter what.

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   Step 5: Make sure you know of any visitors (who they are and why they are there)

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   Step 6: and that you are informed that the person is expected by a family member.

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   Step 7: Keep track of all children when it comes to weekend plans

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   Step 8: activities

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   Step 9: Check on any family member that is outside and out of contact for more than ten minutes.

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    Step 10: Pay attention to any unusual noise or behavior.

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    Step 11: Make sure the family introduces absolutely everyone that comes into the house.

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    Step 12: Do a random check throughout the entire home to make sure nothing is going on that can cause a fire or explosion.

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    Step 13: It is generally a good idea to get to know all your neighbors (and everyone that walks past your home frequently).

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    Step 14: When at home

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    Step 15: make sure all the doors on all the vehicles are locked and shut securely.

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    Step 16: If your phone is in frequent use

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    Step 17: consider a second phone line

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    Step 18: a three-way calling feature

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    Step 19: or a cell phone (even if prepaid) for emergencies.

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    Step 20: Always keep flashlights handy (with working batteries).

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    Step 21: Keep emergency phone numbers and first aid kits handy and easy to access.

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    Step 22: Never rely on yourself to solve a problem alone.

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    Step 23: Always go with your gut feeling about someone until you know for a fact (beyond any doubt at all) that you were wrong.

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    Step 24: Never allow a child to play with something dangerous

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    Step 25: while assuming that they are too young to hurt themselves or another.

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