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Smoke Alarms
Smoke Alarm Installation
Prevention tips to accompany photos:
» Install a smoke alarm on every floor of your home, even the basement.
» Install a smoke alarm outside every sleeping area. Ideally, install smoke alarms in every sleeping area, too.
» Replace smoke alarms after 10 years.
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Test Smoke Alarms
Prevention tips to accompany photos:
» Test smoke alarms monthly.
» Teach children what your smoke alarm sounds like and what to do if they hear it - get out and crawl low under smoke.
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Prevention tip to accompany photos:
» People with Disabilities & Older Adults: Ask family or friends to help install smoke alarms, test them monthly, and change batteries each year.
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Replace Smoke Alarm Batteries
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» Change the batteries at least once a year - maybe at Daylight Saving Time or on your birthday.
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