Smoke Alarm Safety for Your Home

5/16/2018 (Permalink)

Properly functioning smoke alarms are a key aspect to general home safety when it comes to potential home fires. Unfortunately, statistics point to the fact that approximately 60 percent of home fire deaths are a direct result of fires in properties without working smoke alarms. While it may seem like an afterthought or a bonus for a home, the reality is that smoke alarms save lives and missing or broken smoke alarms can be the cause of fire deaths or fire injuries. When a fire starts in a home, it spreads incredibly fast. As such, it is absolutely essential for all South Florida homeowners to have working smoke alarms installed throughout their homes to ensure they can get out as quickly as possible.

Some experts say that a family has one minute or less to get out of a home in the event of a fire. Having a smoke alarm in the house in one of the most effective ways to save you and your family’s lives. Keep in mind the following smoke alarm safety tips:

• Make sure your alarm system is interconnected so that when one alarm goes off they all do
• Check your smoke alarms every month to make sure they are functioning correctly
• Get new smoke alarms installed every 10 years
• Smoke alarms should be installed both inside and outside of all bedrooms or other sleeping areas
• Smoke alarms should be installed on each level of the home
• Replace smoke alarm battery at least one time a year (9-volt battery)
• Practice a fire drill in the event that the alarm goes off
• Once the smoke alarm sounds, everyone must get out of the house fast

An estimated 3,000 people are killed each year in the United States due to fires. Ensure that you and your family are taking every measure to be protected from fire danger. The first step in safeguarding your home is to deploy the above smoke alarm tips right away. If your home has suffered any fire damage, contact the professionals at SERVPRO today to learn more!