Rechargable batteries are so reliable we assume they will keep going forever. However, with daylight saving ending it’s a good time to check they are still working. That’s because we rely on our smoke alarms warning us if a fire is smoldering somewhere in the house. Although we also need an evacuation plan in case this actually happens.
Your Critical Checklist with Daylight Saving Ending
There are two different types of smoke alarms. The older type have single-use batteries that need replacing every spring and fall. Newer types are rechargeable, meaning their batteries could last as long as ten years.
However, given their relatively low cost we recommend checking them every year using daylight saving ending as a memory jogger. Or else we could have a false sense of security by assuming they will keep going forever on grid electricity. That’s because smoke alarms play a critical role in early detection of household fires. In fact, many fatalities are due to them not working because of battery failure.
Let’s Not Overlook a Home Evacuation Plan Too
Panic can strike when a fire alarm sounds and smoke fills the house. A family without an evacuation plan means parents can dash back inside even through the kids escaped and are safe.
An agreed evacuation route and a marshaling point can remove uncertainty and give peace of mind. That’s why, regardless of daylight saving ending it is essential guests know the right way to leave a home in an emergency. Wise families hold evacuation drills annually to make sure everybody knows what to do.
Americans die every year during household fires which is a tragedy. In many cases there were no working smoke alarms to warn them. We hope this post helps you, and your family stay safe this winter. A little precaution can go a long way.
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