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Smoke alarms

Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half.

  • Install alarms in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level, including the basement.
  • Press the test button once a month.
  • Replace the whole alarm every 10 years, or sooner if it fails the test.
  • Interconnected alarms are best: when one sounds, they all sound.
  • Alarms with strobe lights and bed shakers are available for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

In an emergency, always call 911.

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