Recent power outages in Gananoque and the surrounding areas had to be restored. This also can have an affect on your CO and Smoke Alarms at home. Township of Leeds and Thousand Islands Fire Prevention Officer Doug Richardson talks about one simple thing to do following a power outage.
He mentions another quick tip to prevent this, aside from changing the batteries.
Along with cleaning the alarms and changing the batteries, longevity is another factor, as these alarms need to be replaced every 10 years.
For other tips and information you can check out the Fire Service page under the Living Here tab on the Township website.
(By: Tim Baltz)