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November 3, 2011
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Change your clocks; change your batteries
Environment, Labour and Justice
“Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms give early warning so occupants can get out quickly,” said Mr. McIsaac. “With the time change this weekend, we want to remind Islanders to replace the batteries in their smoke alarms.”
The Provincial Fire Marshal’s Office offers the following tips to help ensure smoke alarms work most effectively:
• Batteries in all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors should be replaced every six months.
• Make sure all smoke alarms are in good operating condition and installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Smoke alarms should be installed on each level of your home including the basement, and especially near or in bedrooms.
• Alarms should be mounted on the ceiling in or near the centre of the room, hall or stairway, and at the head of each stairway leading to an occupied area.
• Test your smoke alarm monthly and clean it every six months.
“Your smoke alarm can't warn you of a fire if the batteries are not functioning properly or if they have been removed,” Mr. McIsaac said. “If an alarm goes off at inappropriate times, such as when you are making toast, move the alarm to another area of the room. Don’t remove the batteries.”
More information can be found at www.peipublicsafety.ca, and by following the Office of Public Safety on Facebook and Twitter @peipublicsafety.
