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Change your clock, change your battery
(Sent: 2008-10-29 06:02:51)NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008
Change your clock, change your battery
Contact: Eve Tolefree, division chief, Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical, (785) 830-7000
or
Shaun Coffey, division chief, Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical, (785) 830-7000
(Lawrence, Ks) – When the daylight saving times ends this Sunday, the Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical Departmentreminds 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 Division Chief Eve Tolefree.
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INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES
Chief Eve Tolefee is available on Wednesday, Oct. 29 and Thursday, Oct. 30 from 8a.m. to 4p.m. Chief Shaun Coffey is available on Friday, Oct. 31 from 8a.m. to 4p.m. Please call 830-7000 to schedule a time.
