We had two buildings struck and set on fire in a recent storm. Driving around the city (Boston) I never see any lightning rods on smaller buildings.Is it perhaps because people rely on their insurance?
Just remember to stay calm and ask someone to help quiz you on the location of important safety equipment. You will do great
A new battery powered smoke detector is about $6, battery smoke detectors are the most reliable ONLY if the battery is replaced, or in good working order. Use alkaline battery's and replace on every New years day. Put a smoke detector on every floor of the house, the layout design is on the box it comes in. Be safe, your life is at stake, don't gamble with that !