For this year’s Fire Prevention Week, the province is focusing on ensuring Manitobans know the distinct sounds smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make.
The government of Manitoba recommends testing alarms to make sure everyone in the home will know what the sounds mean.
The province is giving some tips to keep people safe:
- A continuous set of three loud beeps means smoke or fire. Get out, call 9-1-1 and stay out
- A single chirp every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and needs to be changed
- All smoke alarms need to be replaced after 10 years
- Chirping that continues after the battery has been replaced means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit needs to be replaced
- It’s a good idea to make sure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms meet the needs of all your family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities
Knowing what the sound of your alarm means can save you, your home, and your family.
