Three out of five home fire deaths result from fires in properties without smoke alarms (41%) or non-working smoke alarms (16o/o)
In fires which smoke alarms did not operate, 41% had missing or disconnected batteries
The risk of dying in a home fire is cut by more than half in homes with working smoke alarmsTest the alarm monthly
Never disable a smoke alarm while cooking.
If the alarm is a 9-volt battery operated device-change the battery at least once a year
Replace the entire smoke alarm every ten years Put smoke alarms on every floor of your house
Place/Mount the alarms on the ceiling or high on the wall
(Check the manufacturer ‘s instructions for the best place for your alarm)
Kanawha County Emergency Management and the Kanawha County Emergency Ambulance Authority are striving toward every residence having a working smoke alarm. I f you are interested in having a smoke alarm IN STALLED in your residence or apartment, contact us.
You may call us at 304.357.0966 if you live in Kanawha County. If you live outside of Kanawha County you may contact the WV State Fire Marshal ‘s Office at 304.558.2 19 1 . The smoke alarm will be INSTA LLED by a qualified person. Take the steps necessary to help keep you and your family safe.