Don’t wait until disaster strikes!

ACT NOW to make sure your smoke and CO2 alarms have not expired and are in working order.

Many people do not know that smoke alarms have an expiration date – did you?

Countless deaths from a fire are due to smoke alarms that are in not working order.

We often procrastinate about doing the mundane tasks that keep our home in good working condition. Delaying inspecting your smoke and CO2 alarms could be a deadly mistake!

Here are some things to help you and your family stay safe from harm:

• Test smoke alarms MONTHLY to make sure they are in working order
• Make sure they are interconnected – when one goes off, they all go off
• Hardwire and battery back-up are the gold standard in alarms today
• Most alarms have a 10-year life span
  • If there is a CO2 module in your detector, the shelf life will be less, 5-7 years
• Purchase alarms that have dual sensors, monitoring smoke and fire
• Many people change out the batteries at Halloween and Easter or when daylight savings time is adjusted in the Fall and Spring
• Have a family drill – making sure everyone knows how to escape and where to meet outside should disaster strike

Take time TODAY to check your smoke alarms!

Once you have confirmed all your alarms are in working order, please do one more important task – confirm your homeowner’s insurance is up to date and you are carrying the correct coverage.

At Steely & Smith, our team of insurance experts can help you confirm that your home is insured correctly!

Reach out to us today to ask someone on our team to review of your homeowner insurance to confirm you are carrying the proper amount of coverage to meet your home’s needs.

Note: This information is general in nature and should not be construed as professional insurance advice. You should work with your insurance agent to determine what will work best for your situation.