October is Fire Prevention Month
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Did You Know?
Installing reliable protection and being proactive is important to help keep your loved ones safe from a fire or carbon monoxide emergency.
Almost 3 of every 5 home fire deaths resulted from fires with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms (NFPA)
Carbon monoxide is the #1 cause of accidental poisoning in the US (CDC)
Unattended cooking is the #1 cause of home fires (NFPA)
We urge you to practice whole home safety, so you and your family are prepared not only during Fire Prevention Month, but throughout the entire year.
1- Having functioning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed throughout your home is the first line of defense. They work around the clock to provide your family with an early alert in the event of an emergency, helping to give you time to safely escape.
Smoke and CO alarms should be installed on every level of the home, including the basement, as well as inside and outside each bedroom for whole home protection.
Maintain alarms by testing them regularly, changing the batteries every 6 months and replacing alarms at least every 10 years.
2-Be prepared with fire extinguishers. Fire extinguishers help stop small fires from causing more damage and should be kept easily accessible on every level of the home,
especially in the kitchen and garage. Ensure you know how to operate a fire extinguisher before needing to use one.
