Making Your Home Safe

You should know what to check in your home to ensure the safety of your family. Here are some things to consider before and after a disaster strikes.

Know how to turn off your household gas supply and water supply. Have tools nearby so they are handy during an emergency.
Check smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to ensure they have a battery backup and fresh batteries. Click here for more information from the Sedgwick County Fire Department.
If you have an electric garage door opener, know how to manually open the door in case power goes out.
If the electricity does go off, keep refrigerators and freezers shut, and open them only when absolutely necessary.