Keeping your family safe at home

Smoke detector on every floor and outside every bedroom

Michigan fire code requires them. Test monthly.

Batteries replaced within the last year

Most detectors chirp when the battery is low — don't ignore it.

Carbon monoxide detector near sleeping areas

CO is odorless. Without a detector, you won't know it's there.

Fire escape plan practiced with kids

Kids who have practiced a fire drill are significantly more likely to respond correctly in a real emergency.

Fire extinguisher in the kitchen, pressure gauge in green zone

A 2.5 lb ABC extinguisher handles most kitchen fires.

Every child knows their home address

A 4-year-old can learn their address. Practice it like a song.

Emergency contact numbers posted visibly

Not just in a phone — somewhere visible if a phone isn't available.

First aid kit stocked and accessible

Know where it is. Make sure your kids know too.

Out-of-state emergency contact designated

Local lines get overwhelmed in a regional emergency. An out-of-state contact is easier to reach.

Kids know not to open the door for strangers

Kids know what Stop, Drop, and Roll means

Kids know the difference between an emergency and a non-emergency

Teach them: broken toy = not 911. Someone can't breathe = 911.