42. Smoking inside your house is not safe. In fact, we recommend and encourage ALL seniors and adults to quit smoking in order to decrease the risk of serious health problems. However, if you are a senior smoker, make sure you never smoke in bed or anywhere oxygen is used.
43. Heat your home safely – do not use an oven as a heating source, under any circumstance. Turn off all heaters when you leave your home.
44. Leave at east 3 feet of space around any heater – this is called the a safety zone and it prevents objects from catching fire.
45. Never leave your stove on while you are not at home.
46. Remain in the kitchen while cooking – never leave your cooking stove or cooktop unattended.
47. If a fire does break out in your home, exit immediately and call 911. Do not try to put off the fire by yourself.
48. Don’t leave any candles or fireplace burning in a empty room.
49. If any of the appliance power cords or wires are torn or frayed, replace them immediately to decrease the risk of fire.
50. Prepare in advance for a fire: know the easiest way to leave your home and be familiar with at least 2 exit ways.
51. Do not overload power sockets or extension cords.
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