Ensuring Smoke Alarm Coverage on Every Level of Your Home in Macomb Township?

10/22/2024 (Permalink)

We are trained and certified to restore fire damage in Macomb County.

Our Northeast Macomb Township team is a leader in fire damage restoration services. Each year, the National Fire Protection Association hosts Fire Prevention Week. The 2024 theme for Fire Prevention Week, "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!" reminds us of the importance of comprehensive smoke alarm coverage in our homes. According to the NFPA, smoke alarms should be installed on every house level, including the basement, to provide maximum protection. Unfortunately, 38 percent of home fire deaths occur in homes without smoke alarms and 24 percent in homes with alarms that don't sound.

To maximize safety, it's crucial to have smoke alarms installed in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every floor of the home. However, the real game-changer is interconnected smoke alarms. These devices, when one detects smoke, trigger all alarms to sound simultaneously. This ensures that everyone in the house is alerted, even if the fire starts in an isolated area, significantly enhancing safety.

Regular maintenance is critical to the effectiveness of the smoke alarm. Test alarms monthly, clean them annually, and replace batteries every year. With these practices, you can significantly reduce the risk of a tragic outcome in a fire. This Fire Prevention Week, review your home's smoke alarm coverage and take steps to ensure it meets safety guidelines.

Call Us Today!

When your Macomb Township home or commercial business has fire damage, our Northeast Macomb Township is Here to Help. ® Call us today at 586-930-5659. 

SERVPRO® franchises are independently owned and operated.