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PoindexterOglethorpe

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7. I often don't have my door locked.

Reply to Grasswire2 (Original post)

Tue Jan 23, 2024, 12:19 AM

Jan 2024

I do live in a very safe neighborhood, lucky me.

Leaving keys where they can be found is a good idea. I have mine in my garage, the door to which is not locked. Several people know exactly where to find those keys if need be.

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so what do emergency responders do if the safety bolt is locked on the residential door as well as the normal lock ? [View all] Grasswire2 Jan 2024 OP

Many fire departments sponsor a lockbox program marybourg Jan 2024 #1

oh, that's good to know, too nt Grasswire2 Jan 2024 #4

When my mom fell, twice, Diamond_Dog Jan 2024 #2

I was going to say window. usonian Jan 2024 #3

Yeah, I'll ask around. Grasswire2 Jan 2024 #5

Your fire department might offer stickers PJMcK Jan 2024 #6

I often don't have my door locked. PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2024 #7