Change Those Batteries !

With the onset of Eastern Standard Time now is the perfect time to replace the batteries on your smoke detector. Smoke detectors have saved millions of lives since they came onto the scene in the 1970s. The devices which typically cost around $10 and placed properly cut the chances of dying in a fire by over half.

Homes with working smoke detectors stand a far less chance of being heavily damaged in a fire than those who don't them. Fire officials state that properly placed smoke detectors offer the best protection against fire damage or injury.

Smoke detectors should be placed in the hall way outside sleeping rooms and at various locations in the living area of the home. Placing smoke detectors directly in kitchens isn't advised because cooking can trigger them.

If you would like to learn more about these life saving devices log onto:

http://www.usfa.dhs.gov/downloads/pyfff/smkalarm.html
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