Safety Checklist For Your Home

As the seasons change, ensuring your home is secure and prepared for the colder months is a good idea. Below is a comprehensive safety checklist to keep your residence safe and sound this winter.

 

1. Test Smoke & CO Detectors

Ensure that your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functional by testing them and replacing any old batteries. This simple step is crucial for your family’s safety, especially as heating systems come back into regular use.

 

2. Security System Maintenance

Check that your home security system, including cameras, alarms, and motion sensors, is fully operational. Update any software as needed and clear lenses and sensors of dust. Or give us a call to do this for you!

 

3. Clear Pathways

Remove debris and other obstacles from walkways and driveways to prevent slips and falls as the weather turns wet and icy.

 

4. Enhance Outdoor Lighting

With daylight decreasing, improve the lighting around your home’s exterior. Ensure that all pathways, entrances, and driveways are well-lit to deter potential intruders and to prevent accidents.

 

5. Secure Windows and Doors

Inspect all locks on windows and doors and repair or replace any that are faulty. Consider adding window sensors or additional locks for enhanced security.

 

6. Inspect and Repair Exterior

Look for any damage to your home’s exterior that could give easy access to intruders, such as broken windows or malfunctioning door locks. In addition to making the necessary repairs to keep your home secure, keep your gutters, dryer vents and chimneys clean. Let our environmental monitoring be your eyes. 

 

7. Prepare for Emergencies

Review your family emergency plan. Ensure everyone knows what to do in case of a fire or other emergencies. Keep an emergency kit updated and accessible.

 

8. Smart Home for Added Safety

Now that it’s darker earlier, consider implementing some of our smart home features – like timed lights – so that it looks like people are home even while you’re away. And so you never accidentally leave the garage door open again! 

 

Taking the time to perform these checks can help you enjoy a secure and comfortable fall season. Schedule an appointment with us to ensure your home security system is up to date.