Dear fellow Hanoverians:<\/p>\n
Our very own Hanover Fire Department sent along the following information.
\nThanks to the good folks at the HFD for caring so much about our community!<\/p>\n
This weekend, March 13 and 14, we will all be setting our clocks to Daylight
\nSaving Time. The time change is a good reminder to check your smoke alarms.
\nAccording to the National Fire Protection Association, more than 66 percent
\nof home fire deaths that occurred between 2003-2006 were in homes without a
\nworking smoke alarm. A working smoke alarm significantly increases your
\nchances of surviving a deadly home fire. <\/p>\n
A properly installed and maintained smoke alarm is the only thing in your
\nhome that can alert you and your family to a fire 24 hours a day, seven days
\na week. Whether you’re awake or asleep, a working smoke alarm is constantly
\non alert, scanning the air for fire and smoke. Smoke alarms must be
\nmaintained! A smoke alarm with a dead or missing battery is the same as
\nhaving no smoke alarm at all, so test your smoke alarm monthly by pushing
\nthe "test" button, if it has one. <\/p>\n
Smoke alarms are powered by either a battery or are hardwired into your
\nhome’s electrical system. Hardwired smoke alarms are usually equipped with a
\nbackup battery. If your smoke alarm is powered by battery, the battery
\nneeds to be replaced annually unless it is a long-life battery (check the
\nowner’s manual). All batteries should be maintained and replaced in
\naccordance with manufacturer’s guidance. <\/p>\n
Choose an annual date, such as the time change, when you will remember to
\nmaintain your smoke alarm in tip top condition. Check the manufacturer’s
\nexpiration date on the label, replace the batteries if needed, and clean
\ndust away from the slots so that smoke can enter freely. All smoke alarms,
\nhard-wired and battery powered, should be replaced every ten years. These
\nsimple steps will help ensure that you and your family will have the best
\nchance of surviving if fire should strike. <\/p>\n
United States Fire Administration has a fire safety campaign called Install.
\nInspect. Protect. which provides information about home smoke alarms and
\nfire sprinklers. Please visit the campaign Web site at
\nwww.usfa.dhs.gov\/campaigns\/smokealarms\/
\n .<\/p>\n
For "Around Town on the Web",<\/p>\n
Cathy H-B<\/p>\n
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Dear fellow Hanoverians: Our very own Hanover Fire Department sent along the following information. Thanks to the good folks at the HFD for caring so much about our community! This weekend, March 13 and 14, we will all be setting … Continue reading