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TIPS TO KEEP YOUR HOME SAFE THIS
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
“Expect the unexpected” is a common mantra when preparing for emergencies. However, with severe weather becoming more frequent in re- cent years, nearly everyone can expect to encounter a natural disaster within their lifetime. This uptick means storm-related property damage costs have also been on the rise, with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reporting more than $145 billion in damages from weather-related di-
sasters in 2021 alone.
Home emergencies, unfortunately, are not only caused by the weather. The National Fire Protection Association re- ported that roughly 346,800 home fires occur per year, most often from everyday activities like cooking, resulting in $7.3 billion in total property damage. Knowing how vulnerable many homes are to catastrophe, it’s now more important than ever to plan ahead and invest in dependable solutions.
In recognition of National Preparedness Month, The Mas- ter Lock Company, a trusted name in security and safety for over 100 years, is sharing advice on preparing for emergen- cies to help safeguard everything worth protecting.
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KNOW THE TYPES OF DISASTERS IN YOUR AREA
To prepare for non-weather emergencies like house fires, check that your home contains the right number of smoke alarms and that the batteries function properly. Ensure all household members — especially children — know what a smoke alarm sounds like, what to do when they hear it, how to escape from every room and where the family meeting spot is once outside.
Different types of severe weather require different types of preparation, making it imperative to find out which disasters you are most at-risk for and plan ac- cordingly. For example, earthquakes can happen in all states at any time of year, while wildfires are more con- centrated in forested areas with low rainfall.
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If you know a storm is coming, store lawn furniture or other loose items in a secure location and check if nearby trees should be trimmed to reduce post-storm debris. For added security, consider locking sheds us- ing Master Lock’s Weather Resistant Padlocks and in- stalling hurricane windows if you live in a vulnerable coastal region.
In case you need to leave your home in a hurry, prepare an