On Sunday, Nov. 6, we will be
changing our clocks back to standard time. The Maplewood Fire Department
reminds residents as they change their clocks back to also change the batteries
in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors.
“Time is your enemy in a fire
and working smoke alarms give you precious time to use your home escape plan
before poisonous gases and heat make escape impossible,” said Fire Chief
Michael Dingelstedt. The National Fire
Protection Association reports that 71% of smoke alarms which failed to operate
had missing, disconnected or dead batteries. This reinforces how important it
is to take this time each year to check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
The Maplewood Fire Department would like to remind you of the importance of
batteries not only in smoke alarms, but also in carbon monoxide alarms to keep
us safe, secure and comfortable in our homes.
After inserting a fresh
battery in each smoke and carbon monoxide alarm, push the safety test button to
make sure the alarms are in proper-working condition. Conduct this test monthly. Never disconnect your smoke alarm
battery! Remember that a “chirping”
alarm is a signal it needs a fresh battery.
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