HOLLAND, MI (WHTC) – It’s not too late to change your batteries on your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors if you haven’t already with the start of Daylight Saving Time.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says two-thirds of fire deaths occur in homes where there are no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. CPSC recommends consumers have smoke alarms on every level of their home, outside bedrooms and inside each bedroom.CO is called the “invisible killer,” because it is a colorless, odorless and poisonous gas. Because of this, people may not know they are being poisoned. Carbon monoxide is produced by the incomplete burning of fuel in various products, including furnaces, portable generators, fireplaces, cars and charcoal grills.
Captain Chris Tinney of the Holland Fire Department says they recommend one on every level of your home.
“When the carbon monoxide alarm goes off it’s at a safe level. As the carbon minoxide increases there is adequate warning for residents.” Tinney says althought the City of Holland does not offer free smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors there are communities who do.
Operation Save A Life is a free smoke and carbon monoxide installation program in select communities across West Michigan.
Allegan County:Dorr Township Fire Department – 616-681-9874Fennville Area Fire Department – 269-561-2148Graafschap Fire and Rescue – 616-396-4060Salem Township Fire – 616-292-7789Saugatuck Township Fire District – 269-857-3000
Ottawa:Allendale Fire Department – 616-895-6295, ext. 30Crockery Township Fire Department – 616-837-6700 (fire station) or 616-837-6868 (township hall)
