The National Fire Protection Association knows the importance of having working smoke alarms. Below are verified graphics and sample messages from the NFPA that you can share with your residents on Neighbors.
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Be like Bill!
Sample message:
"[Agency Name] wants to remind everyone to keep updated on replacing your old 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!"
Source: NFPA.org
Smoke alarms save lives
Sample message:
"Smoke alarms save lives. But those who are deaf or hard-of-hearing cannot depend on the sound of the regular alarm to alert them to a fire. People who are deaf or hard-of-hearing should use alarms with strobe (flashing) lights that have been tested by an independent testing laboratory.
Search home improvement store websites or use a general search engine to look for strobe light smoke alarms. BRK/First Alert, Gentex, and Kidde brands offer this type of smoke alarm. Find smoke alarm accessories such as pillow or bed shakers, transmitters, and receivers at lifetonesafety.com, safeawake.com and silentcall.com. Choose devices that have the label of a recognized testing laboratory!"
Source: NFPA.org
Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives!
Sample message:
"[Community Name] residents, Please test your smoke and CO alarms once a month to ensure the batteries are working and the alarms are not expired. Test them out today and comment with a ✅ to let us know you’ve done it!
Remember working smoke alarms save lives."
Source: NFPA.org
It’s Time to Test Your Smoke Alarm!
Sample message:
"Working smoke alarms save lives. Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working. Working Smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly.
Please help the [Agency Name] out by testing your smoke alarms today. Comment with a ✅ to let us know you’ve done it!"
Source: NFPA.org
BEEP. BEEP. BEEP.
Sample message:
"Knowing what do when an alarm sounds will keep you and your family safe. When an alarm makes a noise, you must take action! In the event of a fire, you may have as little at 2 minutes to escape safely”
#GetOutAndStayOut"
Source: NFPA.org
Smoke/CO Alarm Safety
Sample message:
"You can help keep your family safe from fire with these two easy steps: Testing the smoke alarms in your home, and making and practicing a home fire escape plan!
Visit the NFPA.org to learn more about installing and maintaining your smoke alarms"
Source: NFPA.org
What does the beep mean?
Sample message:
"It is important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Knowing what to do when an alarm sounds will keep you and your family safe"
Source: NFPA.org
When In Doubt, Get Out!
Sample message:
"When you hear a beep, get on your feet! Get out and stay out. Call 9-1-1 from your outside meeting place.
#WhenInDoubtGetOut"
Source: NFPA.org