Fire Safety Tips For The Home - The absolute #1 tip for fire
safety around the home is smoke alarms-working ones. 65% of home
fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or no smoke
alarms that work. Test alarms at least once a month by pushing
the test button. Batteries should be changed no less than once a
year, but if the alarm “chirps”, that signals the battery is low
and needs to be changed immediately. Have smoke detectors near
all bedrooms and on every level of your home including the
basement. You should also have carbon monoxide detectors as
well. Make sure they are installed per manufacturers’
recommendations and all have the label of a recognized testing
laboratory (UL). Smoke alarms are available for the deaf and
blind that are equipped with a strobe light or vibration. Also
available are recordable voice alarms that may help children
wake to a familiar voice. - Equally important is to have an
escape plan. You must involve all members of your family
including your pet. Have a fire drill occasi