For this week's October Fire prevention month update, we're going to bring you tons of great information and tips on one of the most important appliances in your home- the smoke alarm!
Having a working smoke alarm is the single best way to protect your family and your home from disaster involving fire. However, many families have smoke alarms that don't work and they don't know it until it's too late. Read on for some great tips from the National Fire Prevention Association:
-Make sure to install smoke alarms outside of every bedroom, in any seperate sleeping areas, and on every floor of your home. Also, it's important to make sure that they are all interconnected so that any time one goes off on any floor, they all will.
-There are two types of smoke alarms. One is called an ionization alarm, and it's more responsive to flaming fires. The other is called a photoelectric alarm and is more responsive to smoldering fires. For this reason, it's best to install both types at different locations through out your home.
-Since smoke rises, it makes the most sense to install alarms high on a wall or ceiling.
-Test alarms monthly to make sure they're working properly.
-Replace all smoke alarm batteries at least once a year.
-Also, make sure to replace every smoke alarm once every ten years at least.
Working fire alarms are a crucial part of any families home fire escape plan. Make sure to create an escape plan with your family during this fire prevention month!
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