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The basics of preparing your home against the disaster a fire can pose to your household:
1. Kitchen
- keep a working fire extinguisher in the kitchen
- maintain stoves in good condition
- store matches/lighters out of reach of children
2. Living room
- install a screen in front of the fireplace
- store ashes from fireplace/bbq in a small container and dispose only when cold
- clean chimney and flues at least once a year
3. Hallway
- install smoke detectors between living and sleeping areas
- install child safety plugs on all electrical outlets
- replace electrical cords that do not work, have loose connections, or are frayed
4. Bedroom
- install a smoke detector in the bedroom
- turn off electric blankets and other appliances when not in use
- do not smoke in bed
- security bars on windows and doors should have a quick release mechanism
5. Bathroom
- keep items such as towels away from wall and floor heaters
- disconnect hair dryers, curling irons, when done - store in a safe location until cool
6. Garage
- mount a working fire extinguisher
- have tools such as shovel, hoe, rake, bucket, ready for wildfire emergencies
- dispose of oily rags in UL approved metal containers
- install a solid door with self-closing hinges between living areas and garage
- disconnect electrical tools and appliances when not in use
- store flammable liquids in approved containers and away from ignition sources, such as pilot lights
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