Ask Americans where they feel safest and most will say “their home.” However, unintentional injuries in the home result in nearly 21 million medical visits on average each year.

The Home Safety Council has dedicated June as “Home Safety Month” to educate and empower both families and businesses to take actions that will make homes safer.

The Council encourages the public to consider their home’s danger areas and take some simple steps to minimize their risk from potential injuries, or even death.

Fires/Burns

• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home and in or near all bedrooms, and test the batteries at least once a month so you’ll know they’re working.
• Plan a home fire drill and practice it at least twice a year. Memorize the fire department’s emergency telephone number.
• Use safety covers in electrical outlets and anti-scald devices in faucets in homes with young children.

Poisonings

• Keep medicines and household chemicals and cleaners up high, out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked cabinet.
• Install carbon monoxide detectors near sleeping areas in the home.
• Post your poison control center number (1-800-222-1222) near every phone in your house.

For more on home safety, visit the Home Safety Resource Center at www.homesafetycouncil.org to review and download free information, brochures, safety checklists, and additional tips to help safeguard your family.

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