You should always tag and identify your main gas and water valves and electrical cut-offs. Be sure that others in your family know where they are located and how to cut the supply in the event of an emergency. Fuses or circuit breakers should be labeled to identify outlets and fixtures they protect. Good lighting should be available for work areas, stairways, and in the bedrooms of children and elderly persons. Keep emergency phone numbers like police, fire, doctor, utilities, handy by your telephone.
Falls are the greatest killers in the home.
Always have non-skid backing on small rugs and avoid using them at the top of stairs. Keep ladders in good condition by replacing loose rungs, worn ladder shoes, and frayed ropes on extension ladders. Replace cracked or frayed electrical appliance and extension cords. Don't use aerosols near open flames or while smoking. Keep firearms secure in a locked rack or cabinet and ammunition stored separately from the firearms.