Smoke Alarm Awareness

10/12/2017 (Permalink)

SERVPRO® Elizabeth City, Outer Banks, 252-331-7889

The National Fire Protection Agency  reports that 3 out of 5 home fire deaths that occur, the homes had non-working smoke alarms.  Homes with no smoke alarms at all resulted in more than 1/3 of home fire deaths.  

Fortunately, having a working smoke alarm cuts your risk of dying in a home fire by half.  Age matters so check the date on your smoke alarm.  Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years.  Every bedroom needs a working smoke alarm, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home including the basement.

Test your alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button.  

SERVPRO® of Elizabeth City, Outer Banks is your 24-Hour Emergency Service to help restore your home and belongings that suffer from fire, smoke, and extensive water damage from firefighting efforts. 252-331-7889

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