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Friday, March 12, 2010
CHANGE YOUR CLOCK, CHANGE YOUR BATTERY
According to the U.S. Fire Administration, about ninety-six percent of all homes have a smoke alarm. Twenty-two percent do not work due to bad or missing batteries; this means nearly 26 million homes are at risk nationwide. A working smoke alarm and carbon monoxide (CO) alarm can provide the critical time people need to escape tragedy. As warmer temperatures arrive and spring approaches, many people forget to test these warning devices. This is an opportune time to protect yourself and family from the tragedy of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning by replacing the batteries in your alarms.
The Charlotte Fire Department is urging people to replace their smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries when they move their clocks forward Sunday, March 14, 2010,
Replacing smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries twice a year is one of the easiest and most effective ways to reduce the number of deaths & injuries related to poisoning and home fires.
A working smoke alarm, development of a home escape plan, and 2 yearly home fire drills, more than doubles your chances of surviving a home fire.
Respectfully in service,
Mark Basnight | Spokesman
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