Enhancing Home Safety in Myrtle Beach with Photoelectric Smoke Alarms?

10/22/2024 (Permalink)

We are trained and certified to restore fire damage in Cumberland County.

Our local teams in Fayetteville, Bladen and Robeson Counties are leaders in fire damage restoration services in Myrtle Beach. Every year, the National Fire Protection Association hosts Fire Prevention Week. This year’s theme is, "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!" and encourages homeowners to consider the type and functionality of their smoke alarms.

Photoelectric smoke alarms are particularly effective at detecting smoldering fires, combined with long battery life, can significantly reduce household fire deaths. In addition to choosing the right type of smoke alarm, it's essential to install alarms on every level of the home, in each bedroom, and outside sleeping areas. The NFPA recommends interconnected alarms so that when one sounds, all alarms in the home are activated. This interconnected system warns everyone in the house, regardless of where the fire starts.

Regular maintenance is critical to ensuring your smoke alarms function properly. Test alarms monthly, clean them annually, and replace batteries once a year. With 38 percent of home fire deaths occurring in homes without smoke alarms and 24 percent in homes with alarms that fail to sound, the importance of working smoke alarms cannot be overstated. This Fire Prevention Week, ensure your smoke alarms are up to date and ready to protect your home.

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When your home or commercial business in Myrtle Beach has fire damage, our local teams in Fayetteville, Bladen and Robeson Counties are Here to Help. ® Contact us today at 910-860-1163.

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