Smoke Detectors Save Lives

8/1/2019 (Permalink)

Experiencing a residential fire can be extremely traumatic and cause significant emotional distress to the family.

Learn how you can make a simple purchase and prevent a fire from wreaking havoc in your life. All you have to do is install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home.

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) conducted a survey  and found that 96% of households have at least one smoke detector in the home. If you are part of the 4%, drive to your closest hardware store and purchase one for as little as $9.00. Having a smoke detector could save your life. Three of every five deaths during a fire happen in homes with no smoke detectors.

The NFPA recommends that you should have a smoke detector inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home.

If you already have a few smoke detectors in your home, make sure there are no missing or disconnected batteries. A good tip is to change the batteries every time you change your clocks for daylight savings day.

SERVPRO of Henry and Spalding Counties is available for emergency fire damage restoration services when you need them most. Call 678-432-3003.