We need your help. School shootings were virtually unknown years ago, yet today they are a top concern for parents, students and educators. While the number of deaths from school shootings and other violence has been declining since 1993, multiple-casualty events are on the rise. In its most recent national study, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention documented an annual average of five shooting events like the Columbine tragedy, in which two students killed 13 people before committing suicide. More than 93 percent of homes in the U.S. now have at least one smoke alarm, however, experts estimate that one in three homes have an inoperable detector.
Smoke alarms save lives if installed properly and maintained.
Use the test button to check each alarm once a month. When necessary, replace batteries immediately. Replace all batteries at least once a year. Smoke alarms become less sensitive over time. Replace your smoke alarms every 10 years.