If you live in an apartment, you deserve to feel secure and comfortable in the space. Adding a handful of simple safety features will protect you from being affected by dangerous events such as fires and break-ins. Professional fire suppression system providers recommend including the following safety resources in your apartment.

4 Safety Features You Need for Your Apartment

1. Fire Suppression Systems & Ladders

Every apartment should have at least one or two fire extinguishers. Keep these fire suppression systems close to any heating elements such as ranges, stoves, or furnaces. If you live in an upstairs apartment, have a fire ladder available to help you get down to the ground level safely, or make sure there's a fire escape that's accessible through a window.

2. Emergency Exit Plan

Develop an emergency exit plan in the event of a fire or other disaster. It should include at least two or three possible routes from your apartment to the exterior of the building. Establish a place your family members or roommates should meet once evacuated, and practice the plan at least once per year.

3. Additional Door Locks

Theft is another issue many apartment complexes face. Make your front door and balcony entrances more difficult to penetrate by adding inside bar locks to them. Replace any existing locks that show signs of weakness, such as looseness, rust, or tarnish, as these are easier to breach.

4. Personal Safes

Invest in a safe to keep your most valuable items and sensitive information. If a burglar enters your property, they’ll be much less likely to access any jewelry, identification cards, birth certificates, vehicle titles, or firearms that you might otherwise leave in unlocked drawers or filing cabinets.

A1 Fire Protection provides dependable fire suppression systems to make apartments, houses, and businesses safer. Located in Olive Branch, MS, this family-owned and -operated business has provided the Tristate Area with fire extinguishers, ladders, range guards, and other equipment for over 40 years. Call them at (662) 895-2177 to ask about fire suppression systems available, and visit them online to request a building safety report.