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Change smoke alarm batteries when you set back your clocks

Change smoke alarm batteries when you set back your clocks

by support | Oct 26, 2020 | Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

The statistics are alarming. Each year across the U.S., more than 4,000 Americans die and 20,000 are injured in fires. Almost two-thirds of home fire deaths result from fires where there are no smoke alarms or nonworking smoke alarms. Most home fires occur when...
When you changed your clocks, did you check these devices too?

When you changed your clocks, did you check these devices too?

by support | Oct 26, 2020 | Inside the House, Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

www.cpsc.govWhen Daylight Saving Time started on March 11, you probably didn’t hesitate to move all your clocks ahead an hour. But what about your smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors and fire extinguishers? Just because they work in the background 24/7, that...
Give your home a safety check for the holidays

Give your home a safety check for the holidays

by support | Oct 25, 2020 | Holiday Decorating, Holiday Safety, Smoke Alarms & Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Walk around your home with this list before your young guests arrive Take time out from your party preparations to test your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Be sure to share your family fire escape plan with overnight guests as soon as they arrive. If your home...

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