Water in your new house running too hot or too cold? Check the heat on your water heater and reset it if you aren’t comfortable with the temperature setting.Make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working. Carbon monoxide is called “the quiet killer” for a reason — it is odorless, colorless, and leaks are soundless, so there is no way to know if it’s in your house unless you have a working carbon monoxide detector. Replace the batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors around your new home to make sure they’re in working order.Place fire extinguishers in the house — there should be one in the kitchen and one on each floor of the house. And set up an emergency kit and place it somewhere you’ll remember, making sure to check it every six months for expired products. Emergency kits should include items like:
A three day supply of non-perishable food (don’t forget pet food, too)
One gallon of water per person per day, and more if you have pets
A battery powered or hand-crank radio
A first aid kit
Flashlight
Batteries
A manual can opener
Prescription and non-prescription medications
Cash, preferably in small bills
A change of clothing for each person
Matches
Fire extinguisher
Feminine supplies
You can tailor your emergency kit, so sit down and make a list of those day-to-day items your family needs.
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