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Older adults have a higher risk of dying in a house fire. But taking precautions can save lives.
Some tips to prevent fires and to make a safe exit:
- Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside and outside the bedrooms. The best alarm system is interconnected so that when an alarm sounds in one room, alarms in the other rooms also go off.
- Keep your glasses, cane, wheelchair, or other helping devices close in case you need to leave your home quickly.
- Test your alarms monthly.
- Replace alarm units every 10 years.
Make and practice a home escape plan with everyone in your house. In a fire, you might have just two minutes to get out.
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