Do you have smoke detectors in your home?
Do they work?

Properly installed and maintained smoke detectors provide early warning of a fire. When there is a fire in your home, you are twice as likely to survive when you have working smoke detectors.  New York state law requires smoke detectors in all residences, both new and old.

Time is crucial
When your smoke detector sounds, you have a minute or two to escape.
Develop and practice a home escape plan.

Test
Test your smoke detectors at least once a month.
Push the test button or blow smoke into the detector.

Clean
Clean your detectors at least once a year. Vacuum out the dust.

Replace
Replace the battery every year.
Better yet, twice a year - when you change your clocks in the spring and fall.

For minimum protection, install a smoke detector on every level of your home and in each of your bedrooms or sleeping area.

Keep your smoke detectors properly maintained. Test at least once a month to make sure they work.

For more information contact the Huntley Fire Protection District Fire Prevention Bureau at 847-669-8284.