Comments for Senior Home Safety

Comment on Are baby gates a safety hazard in your home? by elizabeth_ashley44

elizabeth_ashley44 — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:24:30 +0000

Totally! We have one of those really big gates that works more like a pen, so I have to step over it every time I go from the living room to anywhere. I’ve bruised my knees and stubbed my toes I don’t know how many times. On the plus side though, my daughter can roam around the living room without constantly getting pulled away from the electronics, and she can practice standing and walking by holding on to it. It’s worth the pain, lol.

Comment on How to improve home safety? from fire and intruders? Why poverty exist? What is the best way to sove it? by Big-Rigg

Big-Rigg — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:36:50 +0000

Home safety improvements can start with alarm systems, add a good dog, then get and learn to use a firearm. (Note: Firearms are not for everyone. If you have kids, think long and hard about a firearm.)

My opinion on poverty is (1) bad or corrupt government (2) poor education due to bad system (back to government) or lack of funds (3) lack of opportunities (government again)
(4) lack of motivation are the cause of poverty.

The solution is replace “bad and lack” with “good and plenty”.

Comment on How to improve home safety? from fire and intruders? Why poverty exist? What is the best way to sove it? by shawonzo1

shawonzo1 — Wed, 16 May 2012 12:35:20 +0000

Poverty is a choice made by lazy people. Think about it. If poor people really wanted to stop being poor (as determined by data), they would be more proactive…When it comes to brass tacks, people will either work their butts off and make themselves better, or they will just sit on their laurels and become complacent (that’s LAZY).

To protect your home from intruders, I would recommend you to lock your doors on your house. Own MANY guns. Practice using your guns so that you can protect yourself from THUGS who wanna get rich and assume room temperature because you are one helluva shot. Let them die trying. Don’t trust anyone.

To protect your home from fire, make sure that your electrical system in your home is up to code. Buy smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

Use good judgement. Think of the consequences BEFORE you do any action.

Comment on Should I move from Dallas home to San Angelo for safety during the Depression? by The Angry Stick Man

The Angry Stick Man — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:42:31 +0000

you are a freking moron, I live in Dallas and everything is fine.

Comment on Should I move from Dallas home to San Angelo for safety during the Depression? by Silk over glass

Silk over glass — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:09:17 +0000

omg i LOVE san angelo!!! I used to live in Abilene and played basketball against the girls’ team there and we lost but it’s a really nice place,i like it:)

Comment on Should I move from Dallas home to San Angelo for safety during the Depression? by Zach AKA Man Whore

Zach AKA Man Whore — Sun, 13 May 2012 06:20:14 +0000

Theres nothing wrong with dallas i was there today… but if you have a problem with it move to the suburbs because its less stress full and all… That’s why i live in frisco… has everything dallas has without the violence

Comment on Should I move from Dallas home to San Angelo for safety during the Depression? by u blocked me, now I hate u (new)

u blocked me, now I hate u (new) — Sun, 13 May 2012 06:10:40 +0000

what depression???

Comment on Should I move from Dallas home to San Angelo for safety during the Depression? by Jess Lush15

Jess Lush15 — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:58:24 +0000

if you think you have more purpose in dallas stay there. it may be more rewarding

maybe not though. i’ve never been rewarded

Comment on Home fire drills and fire safety procedures for children? by Edd S

Edd S — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:07:07 +0000

When I was married with step kids each time we moved I would gather us and we would make our fire escape plans.
We acted out scenarios from all the rooms in the house. That porch roof was not so far from the ground as they thought and other such considerations. the door to the cellar let to the bulkhead etc. We brainstormed it so we all were involved. We knew about where to get towels to wet to filter the smoke or turning the shower on ourselves if needed . WE knew to cling to the floor for clearer air. WE knew not to hide in a closet or such and how to land from a jump. Sometimes screwing a strong eye bolt into a base floor sill 2×4 can be a connection for an escape rope with a strong snap clip on the end of it , found at feed/farm stores.
We did drills from time to time but always within 2 weeks of moving into a new house or apartment. Acting it out helps if the need arises for real. I have always taught children around me to in a crisis to get real calm real quick, think and act. It makes everyone feel more secure and competant.

Comment on Home fire drills and fire safety procedures for children? by punkmommy

punkmommy — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:23:00 +0000

They need to learn how to crawl under the smoke, check the door to see if it is hot, and then get out of the house. They need to know 2 ways out of the house. Their window if they door is hot, and an easier way, like the front door, that they can use if their door is not hot. You should have a designated meeting place as safe distance away from the house so your children know where to meet you. Tell them not to go back into the house for anything and not to take the time to take things out of the house. A fire can move very fast so getting out needs to be their main priority.