Use smoke alarms

2/9/2021 (Permalink)

On average, a home catches fire somewhere in the United States every 90 seconds. Although not all are blazes that will burn the house to the ground, even a small fire can create a lot of damage to your home due to the heat, smoke, soot, and water that result from the fire and trying to put it out.

Use smoke alarms

Smoke alarms are your best early-warning system should a fire break out. The alarm gives you time to get your family out of the house or to use a fire extinguisher on a small, contained fire.

Be sure to check the alarms monthly and replace the batteries at least once a year unless your alarm is equipped with a non-replaceable 10-year battery.

• Install smoke alarms in each bedroom and outside the sleeping area.
• Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement.
• The smoke alarm in your kitchen should be at least 10 feet away from the stove to avoid false alarms.

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