Smoke Alarms

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Smoke Alarm Installation

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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 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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Mother and daughter testing alarm

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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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Fire personnel testing smoke alarm for hearing impaired

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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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