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Home Safety and Security

Preparedness starts with protecting your home from fire and intruders. Begin with fire safety, then add strong doors, good lighting, cameras and a safe for documents and valuables. For personal defense tools, see Self Defense and Firearm Care.

Updated November 1, 2026

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First Alert Home Fire Extinguisher

Rated for common home fires. Keep one on every floor.

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Fire Blanket for Kitchen

Smother small grease and pan fires fast.

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Combination Smoke and CO Alarm

Two critical alarms in one device.

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Two Story Fire Escape Ladder

A way out of upstairs bedrooms when stairs are blocked.

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SentrySafe Fireproof Document Safe

Protects passports, deeds and cash from fire and water.

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Large Fire Resistant Home Safe

Secure storage for valuables and firearms away from kids.

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Door Security Bar

Braces a door shut against forced entry.

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Door Reinforcement Kit

Strengthens weak door frames, the most common break in point.

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Solar Motion Security Lights

Lights up your yard at night with no wiring and no grid power.

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Wireless Driveway Alarm

Know when someone is approaching your home.

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Solar Wireless Security Camera

Watch your property from your phone, powered by the sun.

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Security Window Film

Makes glass harder to break through.

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Smart Keypad Door Lock

No hidden keys needed. Easy to change codes.

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Biometric Quick Access Safe

Fingerprint safe that keeps valuables secure but close at hand.

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What to look for

  1. Have at least one fire extinguisher on every floor and in the kitchen.
  2. Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms every month.
  3. Laws on pepper spray, stun devices and launchers vary by state and city. Check yours before buying.
  4. Store important documents in a fire and water resistant safe.
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Common questions

How many fire extinguishers do I need?

Keep at least one on every floor and one in the kitchen. Choose extinguishers rated for common home fires and check the gauge monthly.

What is the best way to protect important documents?

Store originals in a fire and water resistant safe, and keep copies in a waterproof pouch in your emergency kit.