Assume That You Own a House in Rural Arkansas with a Pier

Multiple Choice

Assume that you own a house in rural Arkansas with a pier foundation (concrete blocks on each of the four corners) . Your prospective insurance company indicates that they will not insure your home unless you take some loss prevention steps. Which of the following steps is the best loss prevention measure?

A) Join a local volunteer fire department
B) Put fire extinguishers on the front porch, bathroom, and kitchen
C) Enclose the open foundation with bricks to stop trash and leaves from accumulating
D) Put a smoke alarm in every room