Smoke Detectors Save Lives

9/20/2022 (Permalink)

Proper installation and maintenance of smoke alarms are vital to saving lives.  Working smoke detectors reduce the risk of injury by 50%. Having a fire plan is an essential fire safety strategy. Knowing what to do and where to go during a fire emergency can save lives and reduce property damage.

Here are a few tips you need to know!

• Install smoke alarms inside and outside each bedroom and sleeping area. Install alarms on every level of the home. Smoke alarms should be interconnected. When one sounds, they all sound.
• Smoke alarms should be installed 10 feet away from cooking appliance to prevent false alarms.
• Replace all smoke alarms every 10 years
• Replace batteries in all smoke alarms at least once year

SERVPRO of Dover/Middletown is here to help with all your mitigation and restoration needs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Contact our office at 302-735-9940 for assistance.