Fire Prevention Week maybe over, but October is still a good time to review your Emergency Preparedness.
Smoke alarms have been proven effective in reducing the risks of deaths in home fires. The most effective arrangement for smoke alarms, is interconnected, multiple station smoke alarms, that are supplied by hard wired AC power with battery back up. These should be located outside each sleeping area, on each level of the home, and in each bedroom. Homeowners should routinely test smoke alarms according to manufacturers' recommendations. NFPA recommends testing home smoke alarms at least monthly. Batteries should also be replaced annually. If an alarm "chirps," a warning that the battery is low, the battery should be replaced right away.
Smoke alarms are only effective if occupants leave the building when they sound. Children should be made familiar with the sound of a properly operating smoke alarm and follow a practiced escape plan. A plan that emphasizes two exits from any location, as well as a designated meeting place once they have evacuated the structure. Practicing the plan helps the family determine whether children and others are readily wakened to the sound of a smoke alarm, if it sounds in the night.* provided by NFPA
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