Home Safety Resources: An Online Guide
A Home Safety Checklist For Teachers & Parents
The home presents many different potential hazards, including fires, falls and natural disasters; being aware of these safety hazards in and around your home can help you better understand how to keep yourself and your family safe in the event of an accident or emergency. Basic safety and emergency preparedness may make the difference between a happy and healthy home, and a tragedy; through general home safety implementation, families can be more aware of potential hazards and take the necessary precautions to help them feel safer in their homes.
For all different types of families, including those with small children and older adults, proactive home safety can be easily incorporated into a daily routine with minor adjustments. Small changes, such as unplugging electrical appliances when they are not being used, or keeping areas free of clutter can make a big difference in the overall safety of your home and understanding common home hazards before they happen is critical.
Arming yourself with knowledge is the first step to a safer home.
Child Safety
- Home Safety for Families with Infant & Young Children
- Leaving Your Child Home Alone
- Child Safety in the Home
- Child Safety Checklist (PDF)
- All About Child Proofing Your Home (PDF)
- The Importance of Home Safety
Disaster Preparedness
- Make a Disaster Plan
- FEMA: Are You Ready?
- Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Be Prepared for a Hurricane
- What to do in Case of a Tornado
- Preparing for an Earthquake
Electrical Safety
- Home Electrical Safety Guide and Checklist (PDF)
- Electrical Safety Tips for Your Home (PDF)
- Basic Electrical Safety Information
- Avoid Electrical Hazards in the Home
Fall Prevention
- Be Aware of the Dangers of Falling
- Fall Prevention Checklist
- Easy In-Home Fall Prevention Tips
- Fall Prevention: 6 Tips to Help Prevent Falls
- How to Make Your Home Fall Free
- Checklist to Avoiding Senior Falls
Fire Safety
- Home Fire Prevention
- Home Fire Factsheet
- Creating and Implementing a Home Fire Escape Plan
- Fire Prevention in the Home
- Fire Safety Tips for the Home
- General Home Fire Prevention
Flooding
- Flash Flood Safety at Home
- Flooding and Flood Risks
- General Home Flooding Information
- Preventing Your Home and Property From Flood Damages (PDF)
- Flood Safety Checklist (PDF)
Kitchen Safety
- Food Safety Tips for Your Kitchen
- Basic Kitchen Safety Information
- Kitchen Fire Safety (PDF)
- Kitchen Safety and Fire Prevention
- Kitchen Safety Tips for Families
Poison Prevention
- Poison Prevention and Treatment Tips
- Household Poison Prevention
- The National Poison Help Hotline
- Poison Prevention Home Checklist (PDF)
- Common Household Poisons (PDF)
Senior Safety
- Senior Citizen Home Safety Information
- Improving Home Safety for Seniors
- Home Safety for Seniors (PDF)
- Senior Fire Safety Tips
Weather Preparation
- Winter Weather Preparation (PDF)
- Severe Weather Preparation and Safety
- Preparing for Extreme Heat
- Preparing for a Weather Emergency
- Hazardous Weather Guidelines