If you’re planning a vacation this summer and your home will be empty, you can go away with a free mind and less worry if you check your home before taking off.
Before you leave check these things carefully:
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Check to make sure that all stoves and electrical appliances have been turned off or disconnected.
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Unplug all television sets and radios. Lightning storms or sudden electrical surges could cause a fire in this equipment while you are away.
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When you return from your vacation, check your smoke detector to make sure it is functioning. Batteries could run down or other components could fail while you’re away.
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When you go to a strange place (movie house, friend’s house for the night, hotel, restaurant, etc.) do you check to see where the exits or fire escapes are?
If the answer is "yes," do you depend on being able to see the exit to find it, or do you figure out how to find it in the dark and in thick smoke?