![]() ![]() ![]() The Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters every year and most of them are home fires. You can also download our free Emergency app by searching for “American Red Cross” in app stores. Visit the American Red Cross’s fire website for more information, including an escape plan to practice with your family. Turn your clocks forward and test your smoke alarms.” “As many as seven people die in this country every day from a home fire, but smoke alarms cut your risk in half,” said Janet Lewis, executive director, the Red Cross of Wyoming. Talk about fire safety and what to do in an emergency.Ĭourtesy Unsplash & Josue Rosales Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of dying in a home fire by over 50%.Teach children what a smoke alarm sounds like. Include at least two ways to get out of every room and select a meeting spot at a safe distance away from your home, such as your neighbor’s home or a landmark like a specific tree in your front yard, where everyone knows where to meet. Make sure everyone in your household can get out in less than two minutes - the amount of time you may have to get out of a burning home before it’s too late.Check the date of your smoke alarms and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Sensors become less sensitive over time.Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years or older. Test alarms monthly and replace the batteries at least once a year if your model requires it.The American Red Cross of Wyoming recommends all Wyomingites do the following this Sunday: Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas. In addition, everyone is encouraged to “Turn and Test” – check the smoke alarms in their residence and discuss safety with their families, as these could be lifesaving steps in the event of a home fire. The American Red Cross doesn’t want anyone to miss a beat this Sunday – but they should also take some time to check their smoke alarms while changing their clocks.ĭaylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 12, and the American Red Cross of Wyoming reminds everyone to turn their clocks forward one hour and test their smoke alarms. ![]()
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