Test smoke alarms

Protect your family by practicing home fire escape plan, testing smoke alarms

During Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 5-11), the American Red Cross of Greater Kansas reminds everyone of the dangers of home fires, which claim seven lives every day in the U.S. To help protect your household, test your smoke alarms each month and practice your escape plan until everyone can get out in less than two minutes.

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