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Published on October 07, 2024
Most of us don’t realize that we have just two minutes to escape a home fire. Roughly two-thirds of residential fire deaths occur in homes with no smoke alarms or non–working smoke alarms, primarily due to missing or expired batteries.
This year for Fire Prevention Week, make smoke alarms work for you! If you don't have a smoke alarm or need a new one, the Waco Fire Department can help! Through the Home Fire Campaign, Waco Fire, in partnership with the American Red Cross, offers free smoke alarm installation and fire safety education.
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Remember, a silent smoke alarm can’t save you. Make it a habit to test your smoke alarms each month and replace batteries twice a year. A great time to change your batteries is when you adjust your clocks for daylight savings time.
It takes less than five minutes to change the battery. Most smoke alarms use 9-volt batteries. These are readily available at hardware stores, grocery stores, and pharmacies. Always check the manufacturer’s instructions or the back of the smoke alarm to make sure you’re using the correct battery type.
If your smoke alarm sounds, don’t panic! It’s doing its job. Here’s what to do: