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Make a phone list of emergency numbers  with the police and fire departments, your neighbors and your place of work. |
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Take fire precautions. You should have a working smoke detector for every level of your home. Review and practice escape routes. A fire extinguisher is a good idea. |
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Install locks. Put deadbolts on all doors that give access to the house, including the attached garage door. Deadbolts should be anchored to the joists, not the molding. |
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Check the alarm system. Make sure your children know whether the home alarm is on or off and how to set it and disarm it. |
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Set some rules about when and how your child should answer the door and the phone when you are not there. |
