Personal Safety & Emergency Preparedness: Checklist
Home safety isn’t just about alarms and cameras personal safety and emergency preparedness are equally critical. Review your safety devices, update first aid supplies, and ensure your family knows what to do in emergencies.
Your first aid kit can be a lifesaver during minor accidents or emergencies.
- Check for expired items like bandages, antiseptic wipes, and burn creams.
- Restock key supplies including tape, scissors, and medications.
- Keep the kit accessible to adults and teens, but out of reach of young children.
- Consider specialised kits for kitchen, garage, and car use.
- Keychain alarms for teens, elderly family members, or anyone walking alone.
- Portable alarms can deter intruders and alert neighbours or passersby.
- Affordable and easy-to-use devices give peace of mind for the entire household.
Emergency Planning
- Discuss escape routes in case of fire, flood, or break-in.
- Ensure everyone knows how to use fire extinguishers and smoke alarms.
- Have a family contact list and designate a safe meeting point outside the home.
- Conduct a mock drill at least once a year.
Monthly Personal Safety Checklist
- Inspect first aid kits.
- Test personal alarms.
- Review family emergency plan.
- Check batteries in alarms and devices.
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