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No Smoke Alarm
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| FAST
FACTS |
- There is a fire
every half hour in someone's home.
- People over
the age of 65 face the greatest risk of dying in a fire.
- Older people
suffer more when injuries and smoke inhalation occur.
- 80 percent
of all fire deaths take place in houses and apartments not
equipped with working smoke detectors.
- Smoke detectors
can provide an early warning which allows people to escape
a fire.
- Smoke detectors
are inexpensive, about $15.00. Seniors who cannot afford
them may be able to get one free from their local fire
department if this service is available in their community.
- Smoke detectors
should be installed on each level of the home and be tested
regularly to make sure the batteries are working. Batteries
should be replaced at least once a year.
- Every person
should have an escape route from his home.
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| WHAT
TO DO |
- Contact your
local fire department for smoke alarm resources.
- Get into an education
program.
- Get assistance to install smoke alarms and/or annually
change batteries of smoke alarms in the home.
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| WHERE
TO GO |
- To request a
speaker in the city of Cleveland,
fax a request to the Cleveland Fire Dept: (216) 664-6816
- Call the State of
Ohio, Division of State Fire Marshall:
1-888-243-0305
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