Fire Prevention Week! 🔥

In honor of Fire Prevention Week, let’s talk about a vital tool for fire safety-smoke alarms! 🔥 Follow these key tips to ensure they work effectively:
🏡 Proper Installation
Install alarms on every level, outside sleeping areas and inside bedrooms. Interconnect them so they sound together.
🕒 Age Matters
Replace smoke alarms every 10 years or if they don’t respond when tested. Working alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by half.
🔧 Regular Testing
Test alarms monthly by pressing the test button and clean them regularly. Remember, fire spreads fast-you may have less than 2 minutes to escape once the alarm sounds.
🦻 Meet Everyone’s Needs
Ensure alarms accommodate family members with sensory or physical disabilities.
🗺️ Create an Escape Plan
Have an escape plan in place for your household. Know two ways out of every room and practice your plan regularly. In a fire, get out first-then call 911.
By following these tips, we can help keep our families and communities safe. Let’s work together to prevent fires and protect what matters most!
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