A smoke alarm is a simple and little inexpensive item that could possibly save lives and are often over looked. A Smoke Alarm can be purchased for around $5.00. There are more expensive models available and could be purchased from a local store or online. Some rely on a battery and some require electricity and a back-up battery.
I installed one today and it took longer to open the package then to install the the alarm. Most only use two small screws to install and can be done with just a screw driver.
The precious few seconds a smoke alarm can give, might save your life or the life of a family member.
***Remember to check your smoke alarms every month and change the battery in the Spring and Fall.***
Great tips thanks for sharing this one. I usually only change the batteries once a year and now I will do it twice.
ReplyDeleteheather hgtempaddy@hotmail.com
What a great reminder! :)
ReplyDeleteI wish everyone in the world would read this and do these simple little things. It is so tragic to turn on the news and hear about so many senseless deaths each year.
ReplyDeleteSo many injuries due to fires that could be prevented if every home had a detector...thanks for the reminder!
ReplyDeleteSo many injuries can be prevented if we use detectors. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteSo many injuries could be prevented by using detectors..thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteYes I have smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in my home. I do have to be better about chaging the batteries though. But it is sad when U hear about people loosing their homes. about a week before Christmas two little boys who were twins were lost in a fire. It was sad.
ReplyDeleteThis is a really great reminder. I have gotten in the habit of changing my batteries in the smoke detector when the time changes. I find that it's a good way to remember to do it. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteGreat advice, we really need to be more diligent about this.
ReplyDeleteAs a former Volunteer Fire Department member I know how important smoke and gas detectors are. This is really good advice.
ReplyDeleteWe change our batteries once a year on July 4th. I never forget cause its my Dad's birthday!
ReplyDeleteWe change our batteries on our wedding anniversary! Hubby best never forget that!
ReplyDeleteGood reminder and important. With all the Christmas decorations, people have outlets full to turn on lights. The cold has us using heaters more. Fire safety and awareness in important. Be prepared and check your detectors. Thanks and be safe.
ReplyDeleteThis made me remember to check my smoke alarm as well as think about getting a new one with a CO2 sensor.
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I just won one with a carbon monoxide build in it too. They are so important I put one in my garage as well because my washer and dryer are there.
ReplyDeletei couldn't agree more. i have smoke detectors, fire detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers all over the house. better safe than sorry, i'm a big believer in foresight more than hindsight...i would never want to have to live with 'what if'.
ReplyDeletegreat reminders, living in a cold climate we see many fires each year.
ReplyDeleteabsolutly agree ,we always make sure we have working smoke detectors,their are so many fires in our neiborhood.
ReplyDeletethanks for great reminders, I always need extra help
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