The Normal Fire Department is offering free smoke alarm replacements and testing to ensure residents have working alarms in ...

Harhara also recommends choosing a detector that uses long-lasting lithium batteries. These alarms typically last for 10 ...

If you hear four beeps, your entire household must evacuate straight away, especially during periods of cold weather when ...

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When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - September is National Preparedness Month, and every day objects can become dangerous during a disaster and in day-to-day life. Experts recommend conducting a home safety tour ...

If you’ve ever swapped the battery in your smoke detector only to find it still chirping at you, you’re not alone. That persistent beep is one of the most frustrating household mysteries, but there’s ...

Properly installed smoke detectors are often the first line of defense against a house fire, keeping the homeowner informed and ready to take action. However, it's important that the smoke detector ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - The worst of the heat is behind us, and the weather is much more comfortable again today with temperatures near 90 this afternoon under a mix of clouds and sunshine. Keep an ...

First Alert Weather Days continue through Thursday as wildfire smoke continues to drift into Southern Nevada. The Gifford Fire, north of Santa Barbara, is sending us smoke, along with two new fires in ...

Here’s what the First Alert Weather Team said you can expect in the forecast for Monday evening and beyond. Scattered heavy storms into early Monday evening will cause localized flooding and ponding ...

First Alert Weather Days will continue Tuesday and Wednesday as wildfire smoke pushes across Southern Nevada at times. The Gifford Fire north of Santa Barbara, California, will continue to send smoke ...