Smoke Alarms for People Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Murrieta?

10/29/2024 (Permalink)

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Our local Murrieta team restores fire damage in homes and commercial properties in Murrieta. During National Fire Awareness Week, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is educating the public about smoke alarm safety. Special alarms and devices ensure everyone can be alerted in case of fire or high CO levels. Here is some information from the NFPA:

• When the smoke alarm sounds, strobe lights flash to alert people who are deaf or hard of hearing of a possible fire when they are awake.
• When they are asleep, a pillow or bed shaker should be used to wake them and alert them to fire conditions so they can escape. This device is activated by the sound of a standard smoke alarm. People who are deaf may find that the shaker paired with a high-intensity strobe light is helpful for waking them.
• Smoke and CO alarms can be installed that use low-frequency sound. These will work better to wake a sleeping person with mild to severe hearing loss.
• These special devices and alarms can also signal when the battery is low.

Research the different products and select the ones that fit the needs of the people in your home. These can be easily installed without a professional. Products can be found in home improvement stores, online, and on manufacturer websites.

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