October brings cooler weather, colorful leaves, and more time spent getting cozy indoors. It’s also Fire Prevention Month, often called Fire Safety Month—a meaningful reminder to take a few minutes to think about safety at home.
As a REALTOR®, I help people find homes where they can build memories and enjoy life together. But my commitment to you doesn’t end at closing. Helping you care for your home and the people inside it matters to me, too. 🧡
That’s why I’m sharing a few simple fire safety reminders this month, along with something you can request from me: fire-safety window stickers for your household, including your furry family members.
A Small Sticker with a Meaningful Purpose
My fire-safety window stickers are designed to help communicate who may be inside your home during an emergency—including pets.
Our pets are part of the family, and they can’t tell emergency responders they’re there. These stickers provide an additional way to share information about your household.
Would you like one? Simply send me an email and let me know! You’re welcome to request one for a friend or family member, too.
Keep the information on your sticker current as your household changes. And remember: a sticker is an extra communication tool; working smoke alarms and a practiced escape plan remain essential.
Give Your Smoke Alarms a Quick Check
When was the last time you tested your smoke alarms? It’s an easy task to put off, but October is a great time to make it part of your routine.
The National Fire Protection Association recommends testing smoke alarms at least once a month. Alarms should be installed inside every bedroom, outside sleeping areas, and on every level of your home. Check the manufacturer’s instructions for battery maintenance and replacement timing.
Take a moment to make sure everyone in your household recognizes the alarm sound and knows what to do when they hear it.
Make a Plan—and Practice It Together
An escape plan is most useful when everyone knows it before an emergency happens.
Walk through your home together, identify possible exits, and choose an outdoor meeting place a safe distance from the house. Consider anyone who may need help getting out, and make sure doors and windows along your escape routes open easily.
NFPA recommends practicing your home fire escape plan twice a year. Include children in the conversation so they understand where to go and where the family will meet.
Keep Fall Decorations Away from Your Escape Routes
Seasonal decorating is part of the fun of October, but decorations should never block doors or other exits. As you put out pumpkins and Halloween décor, keep escape routes clear and make sure your smoke alarms are working.
It’s a simple check that fits right into your fall decorating routine.
Email Me to Request Your Fire-Safety Sticker
Whether you’ve recently moved or have lived in your home for years, this is a good month to refresh your household’s safety plan.
If you would like a fire-safety window sticker, email me to request one. Let me know if you’d like one for your own home or for someone you care about.
Your home holds so much more than belongings. It holds your people, your pets, and the everyday moments that matter most. Let’s give their safety a little extra attention this October. 🧡
Debbie Ogren, REALTOR®
The Integrity Real Estate Group at True Real Estate
Helping you buy, sell & own with INtegrity.
www.DebbieOGetsItDone.com
