Things to Confirm Before Sleeping or Going Out

Did you remember to clean up any spilled water and make sure there are no leaks?

Roughly half of leaks occur right after moving in to a new place!
In the winter, water pipes can freeze. So make sure you drain them without resetting the breaker.
Clean and inspect your drains once a month.

If you do find a leak…
Turn off the water. (Shut off the main water value.)
If there are any tenants living below you, notify them. (Minimize the damage!)
Contact the management company or landlord.

Is your house/apartment safe and secure?

Thefts have nearly doubled in recent years!
Lock-picking thefts are increasing as well!
Burglars are finding new ways to break in!

Burglars not only pick locks, but break doors as well.
Use security and anti-theft devices and always make sure your doors and windows are locked.

Many deaths occur from not being able to escape!

Main causes of fires in the home:

Other causes (arson, forgetting to turn off the gas)
Take extra care when handling fire and make sure fire
alarms are installed to prevent fires in the home.