[E-updates] Change your clock, change your battery

[Lisa Patterson]

NEWS RELEASE  CITY OF LAWRENCE




FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE


 


Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005


 

CONTACT: Rich Barr, fire marshal

Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical Department

(785) 832-3174

 


Change your clock, change your battery


 

(Lawrence, Ks) - When the daylight saving times arrives this Sunday, the Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical Department reminds residents to make another change that could save their lives - changing the batteries in their smoke alarms.

 

Only operating smoke alarms provide protection to residents.  The most commonly cited causes of non-working smoke alarms are worn or missing batteries. Changing smoke alarm batteries at least once a year is one of the simplest, most effective ways to reduce deaths and injuries from fires. Additionally, the International Association of Fire Chiefs recommends replacing your smoke alarms every ten years.

 

"Smoke alarm maintenance is a simple, effective way to reduce home fire deaths. Children and senior citizens are most at risk, and a working smoke alarm can give them the extra seconds they need to get out," said Fire Marshal Rich Barr."  In addition, Barr recommends testing smoke alarms by pushing the test button, planning "two ways out" and practicing escape routes with the entire family. 

 

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INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES

Fire Marshal Rich Barr is available on Thursday, Oct.27 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Please call 832-3174 to schedule a time.

 

 

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Lisa K. Patterson

Communications Manager

City of Lawrence

PO Box 708

Lawrence, KS 66044

(785) 832-3406

fax (785) 832-3405

lpatterson at ci.lawrence.ks.us

http://www.lawrenceks.org

 

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