Safety is so important, and especially in your own home. This month is home safety month and below are some tips for you to keep in mind when embarking on this year’s home safety month. You may have some questions like “what do I do in home safety month?” Well, first of all you can check your home to make sure everything is a safe and up to code in your home. You can also check your smoke detectors. You can check your locks and you can make sure your home is as safe as possible for young children, if you have any running around you home. Another good thing to do and home safety month is think about emergency drills. What would you do if there is a tornado, an earthquake, or a fire? It is so important for us to have solid, and rehearsed plans in place in case of an emergency. These are all important things to consider in home safety month.!

The importance of having a healthy stock of emergency medicine at home in case of emergency cannot be overstated. You truly never know when something disastrous could happen and you might need an emergency, life-saving medication. Keeping the medicine cabinet stocked full of emergency medicine is something all homes should do. Household chemicals are important for keeping your house running in an efficient manner. Chemicals can be used to clean, sanitize and keep your family safe from germs. However, be sure to keep your household chemicals away and out of reach from young children and pets.!

A lot of people may brush this off. They may say “what does home safety month have to do with me?” The answer is, a lot. It is imperative for everyone to be safe at all times. Our lives are so dear to us, and many times we take them for granted and neglect our own safety. Home safety month is a time to both plan for the future and reflect on all the things we can be thankful for, because we are safe. This home safety month make sure to take the time to check your home, check your family and develop some concrete plans in case of an emergency. Have a great home safety month.