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Related: About this forumso what do emergency responders do if the safety bolt is locked on the residential door as well as the normal lock ?
It occurred to me that many people lock themselves in with both the doorknob and also the bolt knob.
So if a person routinely does that, but then needs to call first responders for some reason.... do the responders break the window in the door?
I was thinking of putting an extra house key outside in a potted plant, but I would need to put both keys there.
marybourg
(13,181 posts)that only they can access in a fire or police emergency. Call your fire department and/or sheriff/police.
Grasswire2
(13,708 posts)Diamond_Dog
(34,612 posts)They broke a window to get in.
usonian
(13,772 posts)Firefighters might just cut the bolt, but windows are a weak point. Not speaking from experience!!!
I read a bunch about home protection a few years ago.
Grasswire2
(13,708 posts)I also should probably put a cat photo on the door or window, for fire fighters or others to take note there's a pet inside.
PJMcK
(22,883 posts)Ive seen them for children and pets.
PoindexterOglethorpe
(26,727 posts)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.