Windows can be a great source of natural light and fresh air for your home, but they can also be a potential hazard for your kids and pets if not properly secured. To keep your family safe, use these home window safety tips from Little & Sons Insurance Services.
Keep Windows and Safety Latches Locked: Ensure that the windows are locked and the safety latches are in place in a room where children may frequently play unattended.
Keep Furniture Away from Windows: It is important to keep furniture, such as beds and chairs, away from windows to prevent your kids and pets from trying to climb through them.
Check Windows Regularly: Check your windows regularly to make sure they are locked and that the locks and latches are in good working order.
Install Window Guards: If you have young children or pets, consider installing window guards to prevent them from opening or falling out of the window.
Teach Your Kids Window Safety: Teach your kids about window safety and the dangers of playing near windows.
In the event of an emergency, when you need to evacuate your home, it is important to have a plan in place to ensure that your family remains safe. Here are some tips to help you create an emergency plan that includes windows:
Make Sure Everyone Knows the Plan: Make sure that everyone in your family knows how to operate and open the escape-route window in the event of an emergency.
Keep the Window Clutter-Free: The window that you plan to use to escape during an emergency must always be clutter-free to facilitate the safe and fast passage of all family members.
Ensure the Locks and Window Guards Open Easily: Time is a crucial factor during emergency evacuations. Spending precious time struggling to open a window lock or guard may be risky for the family.
Avoid Window ACs: You may need to use a particular window to escape in the event of an emergency but cannot due to the AC fitted in the window. This may jeopardize your chances of a safe evacuation.
One of the easiest places of entry for burglars is a window. It's crucial to secure your windows if you want to keep your house safe. Here are some recommendations regarding window safety:
Cover Windows with Blinds or Curtains: When not in use, cover your windows with blinds or curtains. This will make it more difficult for burglars to get a look inside your house.
Install Motion-Sensing Lights: Motion-sensing lights may be installed around your windows to notify you of intruder attempts.
Put window security film: By applying a thin coating to the window, window security film may make it more difficult for burglars to break in.
Install window sensors: Window sensors can recognize when a window is opened and if so, can sound an alert.
At Little & Sons Insurance Services, we understand that windows can be a potential hazard, and we want to help you keep your family safe. Contact us today to learn more about our homeowners insurance policies and how we can help protect your home and family.
