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Home Safety Scavenger Hunt

15 safety things to find (or notice are missing) in 20 minutes, room by room. Tick items off right here on your phone, or print the sheet.

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• Every smoke alarm (press the test button)
• A carbon monoxide alarm near the bedrooms
• The fire extinguisher (is the needle in the green?)
• The main water shut-off valve
• The electrical panel
• A working flashlight
• The first-aid kit
• Two ways out of each bedroom
• Stairs that are lit and clear
• Rugs that could slip (add a grip pad)
• A grab bar or non-slip mat in the bath
• Medicines stored up high or locked
• Cleaning products out of children's reach
• Emergency numbers written down
• Anything blocking a door or window

Anything missing? Add it to a fix list and tackle one item a week.

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