I want to be ready for a fire, a gas leak, or a storm

Alarms, an extinguisher, and a plan. Small things that matter most on the worst night of the year.

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• Kidde smoke and carbon monoxide combo alarm

  One alarm that listens for smoke and carbon monoxide. Check whether your home needs a hardwired or battery unit before you order.

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• Kidde plug-in carbon monoxide alarm

  Worth having if anything in your home burns gas, oil, or wood. Put one near sleeping areas.

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• First Alert home fire extinguisher (HOME1)

  A general-purpose extinguisher for the kitchen or near an exit. Check the gauge when you test your alarms.

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• First aid kit in a hard case

  Keep it where everyone in the house can find it, and grab it when a storm warning goes out.

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• Solar pathway lights, 12-pack

  Light the path from the driveway to the steps without running wires.

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• Midland ER310 hand crank NOAA weather radio

  Gets storm warnings when the power and the cell network are down.

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