According to the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA), home fires happen in winter more than any other season.. Heading into the cooler months, The Home Depot is raising awareness with fire safety events through Oct. 31., which also coincides with the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15.
The most common causes for home fires are cooking, heating, faulty wiring, and of course, candles and smoking. However, another growing concern is the way devastating residential fires disproportionately affect some communities.
Education, safety products, and systemic change are the most powerful tools for keeping you, your loved ones and your community safe. Now through the end of November 2022, for every Kidde alarm purchased at The Home Depot, a $1 contribution will be made toward alarm donations for communities in need. To get started with fire safety, there are several Kidde products available at The Home Depot.
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Install smoke alarms on every level of your home
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The NFPA recommends placing smoke alarms in and outside all sleeping areas and on every floor of your home, including the basement. The easy-to-install Kidde Smoke Alarm(opens in a new tab) comes with a sealed, lithium battery which has a 10-year lifespan (after that, it’s time to replace the entire unit, not just the battery). To cover more ground with a single purchase, you can buy Kidde(opens in a new tab) Smoke Alarms bundled(opens in a new tab) as a three-pack at The Home Depot.
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Have a fire extinguisher on premises
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Above all else, your top priority in any fire is getting everyone out safely. However, in the case of a small, contained fire, such as a trashcan (yes, like an actual garbage fire), an extinguisher can stop a fire from spreading — if you know how to operate it properly. The one-time use, 8.25- pound Kidde Fire Extinguisher with hose(opens in a new tab) or 3.9-pound Kidde Basic Fire Extinguisher(opens in a new tab) are both ABC rated for common combustibles, liquids, and electrical fires.
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Get a reliable product that does double duty
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Carbon monoxide (CO) leaks are another potential hazard in your home. To cover both fire and CO detection, you can purchase the Kidde Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm(opens in a new tab) or a two-pack Kidde(opens in a new tab) Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm(opens in a new tab). The alarm comes ready to go and activates automatically when it’s attached to the mounting bracket. If there’s cause for concern, it will sound an alarm and provide voice alerts, even during a power outage.
