Press release
Ensure Reliable Protection Is Part Of Your Safety Plan
AURORA, Ill., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- We all do our best to create safe and healthy homes, but many people aren't taking all the important precautions
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[{"type":"text","content":" AURORA, Ill., Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- We all do our best to create safe and healthy homes, but many people aren't taking all the important precautions when it comes to home safety. For Fire Prevention Month this October, First Alert, the most trusted brand in home safety*, is urging Americans to enhance their home's safety by having working alarms in their home, making monthly alarm maintenance a regular habit and opting for reliable protection when replacing expired alarms.\nExperience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8594252-first-alert-fire-prevention-month/\n\"Your whole home safety checklist should include proper placement and maintenance of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, as well as prior emergency and escape planning,\" said Tarsila Wey, director of marketing for First Alert. \"Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms often go unnoticed in the background, and yet, these life-saving devices are working around-the-clock, 24/7, to help keep you and your family safe.\"\nEven though testing your alarms is as simple as pressing a button and waiting for the beep, more than 60% of consumers do not test their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms monthly**, according to a new study. The reason? Many forget, or simply aren't aware of the need for regular testing. Regardless of the type of alarms you have installed, all smoke and CO alarms should be regularly tested. \n\"From hardwired and 10-year sealed battery models to alarms featuring emergency escape lights, connected home capabilities and exclusive voice and location technology that alerts users to the type of danger (smoke or CO) and its location in the home, First Alert has been protecting homes and families for over 60 years and takes pride in manufacturing reliable protection consumers can trust,\" Wey added. \"Our ongoing commitment to quality has made First Alert the go-to fire safety brand among consumers*. Since 1958, we've established a legacy of developing advancements in home safety technology and detection to help people protect what matters most.\"\nUnfortunately, the vast majority of fire deaths – three in five – occur in homes without properly working smoke alarms, or no alarms at all***. Additionally, just 47% of people report having CO alarms in their homes, despite the prevalence of fuel-burning appliance...