􀀀 Use bright lights at the top and bottom of stairs and make sure hallways and dark areas in the home are well-lit at night with nightlights.

􀀀 Install grab bars in the tub, shower and near toilets.

􀀀 Use a rubber bath mat or non-slip strips in the tub.

􀀀 Wipe up spills and splashed bathwater promptly.

􀀀 All stairs and steps need handrails along both sides, secured along the full length of the stairway.

􀀀 Keep stairs and pathways clear of clutter.

􀀀 In homes with babies and toddlers, use baby gates at the top and bottom of stairs.

􀀀 Check the setting of your water heater and make sure it’s set no higher than 120 degrees F.

􀀀 Install smoke alarms on each level of your home—especially in or near sleeping areas.

􀀀 Test each smoke alarm every month by pushing the test button until you hear a loud noise.

􀀀 Replace smoke alarm batteries with new ones at least once each year.

􀀀 Know how to escape a fire. Find two exits out of every room – the door and possibly a window. Choose an outside meeting place in front of the home. Practice your plan twice a year with all members of the family.

􀀀 Stay in the kitchen while food is cooking on the stove.

􀀀 Make sure an adult is in the room constantly while a candle is burning.

􀀀 Be sure to lock matches and lighters away from children.