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Pet safety and fire prevention
Pets nationwide are considered beloved members of the fam-
ily. In fact, pet ownership throughout the U.S. has skyrocketed, with approxi- mately 12.6 million Ameri- cans opening their home to a new pet since March 2020, according to a study by the American Pet Prod- ucts Association.
Whether you’re a first- time pet owner or a pet pro, be sure to consider your furry family members when preparing for the un- expected. First Alert, the most trusted brand in fire safety, offers the follow- ing tips to help families be prepared in case of a fire or carbon monoxide (CO) incident.
PREVENT A FIRE
While candles add ambi- ance, it’s important to nev- er burn them unattended. Wagging tails and pawing kitties can haphazardly knock over candles, which can potentially cause a fire. Additionally, avoid electrical fires by securing loose wires and running long cords behind couches or other out-of-reach locations to prevent them from being chewed.
PROTECT AGAINST THE SILENT KILLER
Due to their smaller size, your pets may be affected by CO poisoning before you. Signs of CO poisoning can include weakness, sudden vomiting, difficulty breath- ing, seizures and even loss of consciousness.
The only way to detect CO poisoning is by equip- ping your home with work- ing CO alarms. For premium protection against both fire and CO, install combination alarms with 2-in-1 protec- tion, such as the First Alert 10-Year battery smoke and
carbon monoxide alarm, which eliminates battery replacements for a decade. Once installed, maintenance is key. Remember to test your alarms regularly and replace smoke alarms every 10 years and CO alarms ev- ery five to 10 years, depend- ing on the model.
IMPROVE THEIR SAFETY WHEN HOME ALONE
To help ensure your pet is safe even while you’re not home, use a pet gate to keep your animals in the main liv- ing area for easy rescue in the case of an emergency. Place pet alert stickers on windows near each entrance to inform firefighters of the presence of pets in your house.
HAVE AN EMERGENCY ESCAPE PLAN
When planning your emergency escape route, don’t forget to include your pets. Know which family members will be respon- sible for each pet and note their hiding spots for a faster evacuation.
Have leashes and collars stored near the main en- trance of your home and, if possible, near other poten- tial exits during an emergen- cy, so you can grab them on your way out the door. Prac- tice your escape plan at least twice a year, including crat- ing your pets, to help make it an easier experience. And, remind your family to never delay escape or go back in- side to rescue your pet.
If a pet is missing, inform the fire department dis- patcher when you call and the responders when they arrive.
Learn more home safety tips at firstalert.com.
This article is courtesy of Brandpoint.
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