Installing smoke detectors is the smart thing to do. It's
also the safe thing to do.
Follow these tips to help save your life & property from fire:
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For minimum protection, install a smoke
detector outside of each bedroom or sleeping area in your home.
Better, install detectors on every level of your home. |
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Do not remove batteries from a
smoke alarm just because it goes off when you are cooking something.
Most alarms have a reset button - use it. |
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Keep your bedroom doors closed while you
are asleep. |
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Keep your smoke detectors properly
maintained. Test them once a week to ensure that the detectors are
working properly. |
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Every Spring and Fall when you change your
clocks, remember to change your smoke alarm batteries. Use only the type
of batteries recommended on the detector. |
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Develop an
escape plan and review the plan with all members of the family
frequently. Be aware that children and elderly people may need special
assistance should a fire occur. Establish a meeting place outside the
house for all members of the family to ensure that everyone gets out
safely. When fire occurs, get out of the house and use a neighbor's
telephone and dial 911. |
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Did you know??
Landlords must install smoke detectors in multiple-dwelling apartment
buildings? But it is your responsibility to maintain them!
Most fire deaths occur at home.
Most occur in homes with no working smoke detectors.
So why take a risk? Install smoke detectors! They really do work!
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