Safety starts with individual responsibility. Most accidents can be prevented or significantly minimized by following a few general safety practices. Something as simple as installing a smoke alarm or wearing your seat belt, could save your life. But many people still believe that a home fire or vehicle accident won't happen to them. Unfortunately, the Carlsbad Fire Department responds to preventable accidents every day.

The Home & Life Safety Information provided here will give you useful tips on how to prevent the common causes of fire, injuries and accidents in your home. It will also give you information on how to prepare and respond to natural disasters such as earthquakes.

Please take a few minutes to go over this safety information and share it with your family. Someday your family's life may depend on it!