Crime & Safety
Set Your Clocks Back, Check Your Smoke Alarms
Almost two-thirds of home fire deaths in 2005-09 resulted from within homes with no smoke alarms or non-working smoke alarms.
By Denell Boyd
Cobb Fire & Emergency Services
We will revert to Eastern Standard Time on Sunday, Nov. 4 at 2 a.m. When you change your clock, remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarms.
Almost two-thirds of home fire deaths in 2005-09 resulted from within homes with no smoke alarms or non-working smoke alarms.
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When smoke alarms fail to operate, it is usually because batteries are missing, disconnected or dead. Almost one-quarter of the smoke alarm failures was because of dead batteries.
Smoke alarms with non-replaceable (long-life) batteries are designed to remain effective for up to 10 years. If the alarm chirps, warning that the battery is low, replace the entire smoke alarm right away.
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For smoke alarms with any other type of battery, replace batteries at least once a year. If that alarm chirps, replace only the battery. Always follow the smoke alarm manufacturer’s instructions regarding battery replacement.
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