Fire

• Install and maintain smoke detectors in kitchen, laundry room, garage and near bedrooms.
• Don’t leave unattended candles burning and be sure to extinguish cigarettes.
• Ensure that electrical wiring and extension cords are replaced if frayed or cracked, and not run under rugs, over nails or in high traffic areas.
• Use outlet surge protectors for electronic equipment.
• Keep stairways clear.
• Ensure that all windows can be opened easily.
• Clean dryer venting regularly.
• If you install double-cylinder deadbolts on your doors, keep the keys where all family members can easily reach them in the event of fire.
• Consider installing a central station fire alarm. Florida Family offers significant discounts for homes protected by alarm systems and/or automatic sprinklers.
• Clean range hoods and vents regularly.
• Install individual shut-off valves for gas appliances.
• Install a fire extinguisher.
• Store paint thinners, gasoline in regulation containers away from heat sources.
• Test smoke detector batteries at least once a year, and replace them when they are weak.

Prepare and regularly update a Personal Property Inventory, photographing or videotaping the contents of every room for your records (and don't forget the garage). Keep these records away from the premises or in a safety deposit box.