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According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control
(CDC), nearly half of all house fires happen in dwellings without
any smoke detectors on the premises. Fire is the third leading cause
of injury in the home, and ranks as one of the top five causes of
fatalities at home. While public campaigns continue to try to educate
people about home fire safety, unfortunately many people are not
taking the necessary precautions to prevent these tragedies.
It is a proven fact that having sufficient fire
detectors in the house can save lives. Units are readily available
from any local home supply store, department stores and online
retailers. Detectors are inexpensive, easy to use and provide
an invaluable measure of added protection in the home. Fire alarm
systems can signal the presence of flames or heavy smoke before
it is too late to escape. While a small blaze can be put out with
a home fire extinguisher before it gets out of control, more advanced
sprinkler systems can vanquish the flame before it spreads to
other parts of the house.
It is prudent to install other safety devices
in the home to protect your loved ones from more than fire. Both
smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are highly recommended to
keep everyone in your home safe. If you have small children in
the house, kid-friendly safety signs are a good way to remind
them what to do in the event of fire or other emergencies. These
colorful signs can be placed in their bedrooms, or by the telephone
with instructions on when and how to dial 9-1-1.
It is quite alarming that the U.S. ranks in sixth
place out of the top twenty-five developed countries for its fire
mortality rate. With easy access to free fire safety information
on the internet, or from the local fire department, there doesn’t
seem to be a good reason for the statistics to be so high. Detectors
and extinguishers are both affordable and available from many
local or online retailers. In fact, online shopping can provide
the greatest variety in terms of choices and price. With a few
clicks, all the necessary detectors and fire safety equipment
can be delivered to your door in a matter of days.
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