Guides & Checklists
These are straightforward reference guides intended to be printed, saved, or used during routine walkthroughs. They cover security, fire safety, emergency readiness, insurance documentation, and seasonal home maintenance.
Home Security Walkthrough Checklist
A structured way to evaluate locks, lighting, windows, and weak points in a single pass.
Nighttime Security Checklist
Simple nightly steps to verify doors, windows, lighting, and alarms before bed.
Vacation Security Checklist
What to secure, unplug, and adjust before leaving the home for several days.
Home Exterior Security Inspection
A perimeter-based inspection routine to identify exterior access risks.
Front Door Security Checklist
Critical hardware and installation points that matter at the main entry.
Home Fire Safety Checklist
A full-home list covering alarms, appliances, cooking areas, and hazard points.
Kitchen Fire Safety Checklist
Checklist focused on cooking hazards, grease control, and stovetop practices.
Heating Equipment Safety Checklist
Inspection points for furnaces, space heaters, fireplaces, and chimney components.
Smoke Alarms & Testing Checklist
Placement, testing routine, replacement schedule, and failure troubleshooting.
Fire Escape Plan Checklist
Room-by-room exit planning and meeting point confirmation steps.
24-Hour Emergency Kit Checklist
Short-duration essentials for common outages and small disruptions.
72-Hour Emergency Kit Checklist
Supplies needed to stay functional for the first three days of an emergency.
Water Storage Checklist
Amounts, containers, and rotation steps to maintain safe water reserves.
Non-Perishable Food Checklist
Simple food categories and quantities for basic emergency planning.
Power Outage Readiness Checklist
Immediate steps to prepare for and manage power loss events.
Family Communication Plan Template
A fill-in-the-blank template for contacts, meeting points, and emergency instructions.
Shelter-in-Place Checklist
Room setup, supply placement, and environmental control basics.
Extreme Weather Prep Checklist
Lightning, wind, heat, cold, and severe storm readiness steps.
Evacuation Readiness Checklist
Priorities for fast departures when voluntary or mandatory evacuation orders arrive.
Vehicle Emergency Kit Checklist
Minimum supplies to keep a vehicle functional during breakdowns or evacuations.
Home Inventory Template
A simple walkthrough method for listing and proving major belongings.
Insurance Policy Review Checklist
What to look for in homeowners, renters, and other property policies during annual reviews.
Claim Documentation Checklist
Critical photos, receipts, and notes to gather after a loss.
Fire Loss Documentation Guide
Documentation steps needed immediately after smoke or fire damage.
Burglary Loss Documentation Guide
How to record theft, missing items, and forced entry evidence clearly.
Home Insurance Inspection Readiness
What insurers look for and how to prepare for photo or in-person inspections.
Roof Inspection Checklist
Major roof condition points that affect risk, pricing, and eligibility.
Property Condition Checklist
Simple checklist for evaluating exterior and interior risk factors.
Spring Home Maintenance Checklist
Seasonal inspection points for exterior, gutters, HVAC, and vegetation.
Summer Home Safety Checklist
Heat management, wildfire prep, and storm-readiness tasks for summer months.
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Pre-winter preparation tasks for plumbing, heating, and gutters.
Winter Home Safety Checklist
Cold-weather inspection points for pipes, heating equipment, and insulation.
Generator Safety Checklist
Safe operation steps for portable generators during outages.
Battery Storage Checklist
Guidelines for safely storing and rotating common household batteries.
Backup Lighting Checklist
Inventory and placement steps for flashlights, lanterns, and emergency lighting.
Wildfire Season Readiness Checklist
Pre-season clearing, staging, and ignition prevention steps.
Home Safety for Seniors Checklist
Fall risks, lighting adjustments, and emergency communication tips for seniors.
Children's Home Safety Checklist
Simple room checks and hazard controls to reduce common child injuries.
Pet Safety Home Checklist
Basic steps to keep pets safe around household hazards and emergencies.
Home Appliance Safety Checklist
Routine checks for common appliances that cause heat or fire risk.
Garage Safety Checklist
Storage, ventilation, and ignition control tasks for garage areas.
Yard & Landscape Safety Checklist
Exterior hazard checks for vegetation, debris, and perimeter structures.
Quick Disaster Reference Guide
Rapid steps for common emergencies: fires, outages, storms, floods, and earthquakes.
Home Safety Quick-Start Guide
Fast overview of core safety, fire, and security improvements.
Multi-Day Power Outage Guide
Essential steps for staying functional during prolonged outages.
Water Damage Response Guide
Initial actions after leaks or flooding to limit spread and structural damage.