Save Lives with Smoke Detectors in your Home!
Smoke detectors in the home save lives. In Ontario it was found that fewer people die in home fires when a smoke alarm/detector is present and activated:
Smoke Alarm Present and Activated: 12 deaths/1000 home fires
No Smoke Alarm Present / Alarm Did Not Activate: 17 deaths/1000 home fires
(Ontario 1995 - 1997, Mississauga)
Homes with detectors have a 40 - 50% lower death rate
("National Fire Protection Association - U.S. Experience With Smoke Detectors and other Fire Detectors", Aug.1996)
From 1985 to 1991, an average of 16 people died each year due to burglar bars blocking their exits from burning homes or buildings.
(Learn Not To Burn Foundation)
In 1993, children playing with lighters started home fires resulting in 145 civilian deaths, more than 1,500 civilian injuries and just over $130 million in direct property damage.
(National Fire Protection Association)
In 1993, fires started by cigarettes accounted for roughly 1,000 civilian deaths, more than 3,000 civilian injuries and nearly $400 million in direct property damage.
(National Fire Protection Association)
In 1994, home fires caused $481,000 in damage EVERY HOUR.
(National Fire Protection Association)
In 85% of cases in which a smoke alarm did not activate, it was due to a dead or missing battery/power source.
(Ontario 1995 - 1997, Mississauga)
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