Smoke Alarms Save Lives

2/6/2019 (Permalink)

Smoke Alarms Can Save Lives.

SERVPRO of Jefferson City wants you to stay safe and according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) smoke alarms, when properly installed, can help save your life.

In homes, smoke alarms should be in every bedroom and on every level, including the basement.

Alarms should be tested monthly using the test button.  Alarms with non-replaceable batteries need the entire smoke alarm unit replaced every ten years.  Other alarms need batteries replaced every year and the unit replaced every ten years.  If the alarm chirps signaling low battery, take the proper steps to replace the unit or the batteries immediately, and never disable or remove the battery from the alarm.

If you need help installing, testing or changing batteries in your smoke alarms, contact your local fire department, an electrician or the American Red Cross.

Keep your family save and create a fire emergency plan and conduct regular fire drills.  More tips on what to do before, during or after a fire are available at this American Red Cross site:   https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/fire.html