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When you test your alarms, have your children present and let them know the importance of keeping alarms tested and in good condition. Tests have also shown that teaching your child to recognize how a smoke alarm sounds can help wake them in an emergency situation! Ensure everyone in your household – including babysitters, grandparents and other frequent guests or visitors – can identify the sound of each alarm in the home. It is critical that everyone knows the difference between the alarms and other devices in and around your home. Consider installing talking alarms to help alert children of fire or carbon monoxide (CO) danger. Studies show that an alarm that verbally, and loudly, announces the presence of smoke or CO can be more likely to alert or wake-up a child. Teach your children the locations and uses of fire extinguishers and safety ladders, but remind them that this equipment is best handled by an adult. Make sure your babysitter knows the locations of all fire safety equipment in your home and they can confidently operate them. |
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