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When did you last test your smoke alarms? Take a minute today to press the test button on every alarm in your home. Make testing a monthly habit, and follow the manufacturer's instructions if an alarm does not work. A small check can make a big difference. Share this reminder with someone you care about. #FireSafety #SmokeAlarms #CommunitySafety

Smoke alarms belong where your family needs them: inside every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of your home, including the basement. Walk through your home today and check for missing alarms. Follow the manufacturer's installation instructions so every alarm is properly placed. #SmokeAlarms #HomeFireSafety #ProtectYourFamily

Smoke alarms do not last forever. Check the manufacture date on the back of each alarm. Replace smoke alarms 10 years from that date, and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Testing your alarms each month is still important. Put an alarm check on your calendar and help keep your household prepared. #SmokeAlarms #FirePrevention #HomeSafety

If a fire starts at home, knowing where to go matters. Plan two ways out of every room and make sure doors and windows are clear and usable. Talk through your escape plan with everyone in your household before there is an emergency. Planning together today helps everyone know what to do when it counts. #EscapePlan #FireSafety #BePrepared

Does everyone in your home know where to meet after escaping a fire? Choose a meeting place outside, in front of your home, such as a tree or another familiar landmark a safe distance away. Make sure everyone knows the exact spot. Practice going there together during your home fire drill. #EscapePlan #MeetingPlace #FamilySafety

A fire escape plan works best when everyone has practiced it. Hold a home fire drill at least twice a year with everyone who lives in your home. Practice leaving by your planned escape routes and gathering at your outside meeting place. Make sure each person knows what to do and where to go. #FireDrill #EscapePlan #FireSafety

If there is a fire, get out and stay out. Once you are safely outside, call 911. Never go back inside for people, pets, or belongings. Tell arriving firefighters if someone or a pet may still be inside. Staying outside helps responders focus on the emergency and keeps you from becoming another person needing rescue. #GetOutStayOut #FireSafety #Call911

Before you go to sleep, close your bedroom door. A closed door can help slow the spread of heat and smoke during a home fire. Make this part of your bedtime routine, along with keeping working smoke alarms and a practiced home escape plan. Talk with everyone in your household about these simple steps. #BedroomDoorClosed #FireSafety #HomeSafety

Cooking needs your attention. Stay with your stove when frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling. Keep your focus on the food and the cooking area. Before you start, move towels, packaging, and other things that can burn away from the stovetop. Safe cooking habits help protect everyone at home. #CookingSafety #FirePrevention #KitchenSafety

A pot handle sticking over the edge of the stove can be bumped or grabbed. Turn handles toward the back of the stove to help prevent spills and burns. Before your next meal, take a quick look at your cooking setup. Small changes in the kitchen can help protect little hands and everyone nearby. #KitchenSafety #BurnPrevention #CookingSafety

Give cooking a little breathing room. Create a kid-free zone at least 3 feet around the stove, and keep pets away from hot cooking areas too. Choose a safe spot for children to spend time while an adult cooks. Clear space around the stove helps prevent bumps, spills, and burns. #CookingSafety #KidFreeZone #FamilySafety

Space heaters need space. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away, including blankets, curtains, furniture, clothing, and bedding. Before turning a heater on, check the area around it. Place the heater on a solid, flat surface and follow the manufacturer's instructions for safe use. #SpaceHeaterSafety #FirePrevention #HomeSafety

Plug portable space heaters directly into a wall outlet. Power strips and extension cords are not the right connection for a space heater. Use the heater on a solid, flat surface, keep the surrounding area clear, and follow the manufacturer's instructions. Check the cord and plug for damage before use. #HeatingSafety #ElectricalSafety #FirePrevention

Before and after every dryer cycle, clean the lint filter. Built-up lint can increase the risk of a dryer fire. Make this quick check part of your laundry routine. Keep the dryer vent system in good condition, and have your dryer properly installed and serviced. A little maintenance helps protect your home. #DryerSafety #FirePrevention #HomeMaintenance

Enjoy a warm glow without an open flame. Battery-operated flameless candles are a safer choice for decorating and everyday use. If you use traditional candles, keep them at least 12 inches from anything that can burn and blow them out before leaving the room or going to bed. #CandleSafety #FlamelessCandles #FirePrevention

Carbon monoxide has no smell and cannot be seen. Working CO alarms provide an important warning that your senses cannot. Install CO alarms outside each separate sleeping area and on every level of your home. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation, testing, and replacement, and make checking your alarms part of your home safety routine. #CarbonMonoxideSafety #COAlarms #HomeSafety

Portable generators belong outdoors, at least 20 feet from homes and buildings. Point the exhaust away from doors, windows, and vents. Never run a generator inside a home, garage, basement, shed, or other enclosed space, even with doors or windows open. Review the manufacturer's instructions before you need backup power. #GeneratorSafety #CarbonMonoxideSafety #BePrepared

Charge smart: use the charger supplied or approved by the manufacturer and place charging devices on a hard, flat surface. Keep phones and other charging devices off beds, couches, and other soft surfaces. Follow the device's charging instructions and check batteries and charging equipment for damage before use. #BatterySafety #ChargeSmart #FirePrevention

Matches and lighters are tools for adults, never toys. Store them locked away, out of children's sight and reach. Teach children to tell an adult if they find matches or a lighter. Take a moment today to check where these items are stored in your home and make sure they are secure. #ChildSafety #FirePrevention #HomeSafety

Keep electrical cords out from under rugs and carpets. Hidden cords can be pinched or damaged without you noticing. Keep cords clear of doorways and places where furniture can damage them. Take a quick look around your home today and stop using cords that are cracked, frayed, or damaged. #ElectricalSafety #FirePrevention #HomeSafety

Start the new year with a quick home safety check. Test each smoke alarm using its test button, and put a monthly reminder on your calendar. A fresh start is a good time to make this simple habit part of your routine. #NewYearsDay #SmokeAlarms #FireSafety

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, consider a small act of service that supports a safer community. Ask a neighbor if they would like help testing their smoke alarms. Follow the alarm maker's directions, and encourage a monthly testing routine. #MLKDay #DayOfService #CommunitySafety

Planning a cozy Valentine's evening? Set the mood with battery-powered candles. They offer a warm glow without a burning wick. If you choose real candles, use stable holders and keep nearby items at least a foot from the flame. #ValentinesDay #CandleSafety #FirePrevention

Use the holiday to talk through your household's fire escape plan. Identify a pair of usable escape routes from each room and pick an outside meeting spot. Include everyone in the conversation, then practice the plan together. #PresidentsDay #EscapePlan #FireSafety

Don't leave your way out to luck this St. Patrick's Day. Take a look at doors, windows, and the paths leading to them. Move party decorations and other obstacles so your household can use its planned escape routes. #StPatricksDay #KeepExitsClear #FireSafety

As you decorate for Easter, give heat sources room. Keep baskets, decorative grass, and other items that can catch fire away from candles and heaters. Choose battery lights when you want a little extra glow. #Easter #HolidaySafety #FirePrevention

A Mother's Day visit can include a little practical care. Ask Mom if she would like help checking her smoke alarms, and use each alarm's test button. Keep the conversation going by encouraging regular monthly tests. #MothersDay #SmokeAlarms #FamilySafety

This Memorial Day, we remember the military members who died in service to our country. If you gather with others, keep paths and doorways unobstructed. Make it easy for everyone to reach a way outside. #MemorialDay #RememberAndHonor #GatherSafely

Display your colors with care this Flag Day. Keep flags, bunting, and other decorations separated from open flames and heat sources. Choose a display spot that also leaves doors and walkways easy to use. #FlagDay #DecorateSafely #FireSafety

If Father's Day plans include grilling, start with the location. Use the grill outside, with plenty of separation from the house and objects that could catch fire. Follow its instructions and keep watch whenever it is lit. #FathersDay #GrillingSafety #FirePrevention

Before you head to bed on Christmas Eve, switch off your decorative lights. Do the same before leaving home. Make a quick walk through the house part of your holiday routine, so you can settle in for a peaceful night. #ChristmasEve #HolidayLights #FireSafety

Enjoy the Fourth of July from a public viewing area at a professionally operated fireworks show. Leave the backyard fireworks behind and keep children away from sparklers. A great celebration can be watching the sky together. #FourthOfJuly #FireworksSafety #CelebrateSafely

Enjoy the Labor Day cookout while keeping your attention on the grill. Stay nearby whenever it is burning. Set aside a cooking zone with at least three feet between the hot grill and children or pets. #LaborDay #GrillSafety #FirePrevention

Give your jack-o'-lantern a glow without a burning wick. A battery light or glow stick can brighten the pumpkin while keeping an open flame out of your display. Leave a clear path for everyone visiting your door. #Halloween #FlamelessFun #FireSafety

Thank you to the veterans in our community for your service. Looking out for one another can include a simple offer to help a neighbor test their smoke alarms. Encourage everyone to keep up the monthly check. #VeteransDay #ThankYouVeterans #CommunitySafety

Let the meal hold your attention this Thanksgiving. Stay in the kitchen for active stovetop cooking, and make space around the burners. Move towels, food packaging, and other items that can catch fire to a separate area before you begin. #Thanksgiving #CookingSafety #FirePrevention

As you light the Hanukkah candles, stay present with every flame. Place the candleholder securely and leave at least a foot between flames and anything that could burn. Put candles out before leaving them unattended. #Hanukkah #CandleSafety #HolidaySafety

Keep your Christmas tree supplied with fresh water every day. Choose a spot with at least three feet of separation from heaters, fireplaces, and other heat sources. Make sure the tree also leaves your household's escape routes usable. #Christmas #ChristmasTreeSafety #FirePrevention

On Patriot Day, we remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of the responders and all who helped others. We carry that remembrance forward through service, compassion, and care for our communities. #PatriotDay #NeverForget #September11

Before the New Year's Eve celebration ends, make one last check for candles that are still burning. Extinguish them before you head out or go to sleep. A little attention at the end of the evening helps keep the good memories glowing. #NewYearsEve #CandleSafety #CelebrateSafely

Make your pets part of your household's fire escape planning. Keep leashes and carriers accessible so you can include them in practice. In a real fire, leave immediately and remain outside. If a pet may still be indoors, tell arriving firefighters rather than going back in. #PetSafety #EscapePlan #FireSafety

Curious paws need space from the heat. Set a pet-free zone extending at least three feet around your stove and areas where hot food is prepared. Keep pets away from the grill too, and give them a comfortable place to wait while you cook. #PetSafety #CookingSafety #FirePrevention

A parked vehicle is no place to leave a pet, even for a short errand. A slightly open window does not make it a safe waiting spot. Plan a trip that lets your pet stay with you, or leave them safely at home instead. #PetHeatSafety #HotCarSafety #ProtectYourPets

When thunder is audible, head into a substantial enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle with its windows closed. Open-sided shelters and trees do not provide the same protection. Wait at least 30 minutes after the final thunder before returning outdoors. #LightningSafety #WeatherReady #StormSafety

A flooded road can conceal missing pavement, debris, and strong current. Don't try to find out its depth with your vehicle. Stay on dry ground, respect road closures, and choose another route. Keep children and pets away from floodwater as well. #FloodSafety #TurnAroundDontDrown #WeatherReady

Know where you will shelter before a tornado warning arrives. In a sturdy building, use a basement or a small interior room on the lowest floor, away from windows. Get low and protect your head and neck. Follow official local warnings and your household's shelter plan. #TornadoSafety #WeatherReady #BePrepared

Choose a responsible adult whose job is to watch children continuously when they are in or near water. Put phones, reading, and other distractions aside. Keep young children and weak swimmers close enough to reach, and make a clear handoff if another adult takes over. #WaterSafety #WaterWatcher #DrowningPrevention

Put the life jacket on before boating or paddling, and fasten it as directed. Select a Coast Guard-approved model appropriate for the activity and the wearer's size and weight. A child's jacket should be made for a child. A jacket stored on board cannot help as quickly as one already being worn. #LifeJacketSafety #BoatingSafety #WearIt

A home pool needs a barrier that separates it from the house and the surrounding yard. Use fencing on all four sides, at least four feet tall, with a gate that closes and latches itself. Keep the gate secured when the pool is not in use. Barriers support, and do not replace, close adult supervision. #PoolSafety #DrowningPrevention #CloseTheGate

If a rip current carries you away from shore, stay calm and avoid swimming straight against it. Float to conserve energy, and signal for assistance. If able, swim along the shoreline to leave the current, then angle back toward land. Choose a guarded swimming area and ask the lifeguard about conditions before entering. #RipCurrentSafety #BeachSafety #WaterSafety