Articles for tag: Smoke Alarms

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Safety Tips for Senior Citizens

Where are senior citizens in their homes most likely to have accidents? • Kitchen? • Bathroom? • Staircase? The answer is the staircase, according to a list of safety tips released by Comfort Keepers. Tamara Kato of Comfort Keepers in Arcadia, California enjoys helping seniors live productive lives in their homes. She says stay safe ...

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How to Test Smoke Alarms

The fire department tells us to test smoke alarms throughout the house when the time changes in the spring and fall because this is an easy way to remember to check the batteries and assure that the alarms are working. How do you test the smoke alarms in your home? Do you walk by and ...

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Top 10 Fire Safety Questions for Children

The sirens ring and the lights flash, attracting the attention of children everywhere as the fire trucks speed past. But what if those trucks were racing to your house? Would everyone in your family know what to do, how to get out, and where to meet? Most children never have to face the danger of ...

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How to Change Smoke Alarm Batteries

Your smoke alarm is only as useful as the batteries you put it in it. They need to be changed at least twice a year. Here’s how to do it… Looking at your smoke alarm as it sits on the wall, you’ll notice that one side has a hinge on it while the other has ...