Smoke alarms can save lives. This holiday season, ensure that smoke alarms are correctly installed and properly maintained.

Tips for installing and maintaining smoke alarms:

• Use inter-connected smoke alarms so that if one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound;
• A smoke alarm should be placed inside and outside designate sleeping areas;
• Ensure that smoke alarms are tested once a month to ensure they are working properly;
• Replace the batteries as often as indicated by the smoke alarm manufacturer. It is recommend to replace them every six months when the clocks change; and
• Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old.

Follow the department on Twitter @MAE_GovNL for holiday safety tips.

The Department of Municipal Affairs and Environment wishes all residents a safe and happy holiday season.

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Media contact
Lynn Robinson
Municipal Affairs and Environment
709-729-5449, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca