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Smoke Alarms
Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.
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Install smoke alarms in every bedroom. They should also be outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement.
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Roughly 3 out of 5 fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
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Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.
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People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers.
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A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire.
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