The 2024 National Fire Prevention Week has arrived!

We want to remind our communities to be fire-safe at all times: never play with lighters or matches and practice home fire safety drills. More specifically, the 2024 Fire Prevention Week campaign highlights the importance of smoke alarms. A few safety tips for everyone to remember are:

- A continuous set of three loud beeps—beep, beep, beep—means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1, and stay out!

- A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds may mean the battery is low and must be changed.

- Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life, and the unit must be replaced. When in doubt, call 911 and evacuate.

- Make sure your smoke and CO alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.