Bill O Boyle
时代的领导者，威尔克斯 - 巴雷，PA。
（MCT）
WILKES-BARRE — Acting Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook Friday said discharged or missing batteries are the most common cause of a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide detector malfunction.
在运行时，厨师说烟雾警报可以减少在房屋中死亡的风险多达一半。
“From the moment an alarm sounds, occupants may have as few as two minutes to safely exit the building,” Cook said.
Daylight saving time begins this Sunday, March 13, everyone is reminded to turn your clocks forward one hour and test your smoke alarms.
厨师正在提醒宾夕法尼亚人在烟雾报警和一氧化碳探测器中更换电池，同时改变本周末的“春季前进”时间变化时的时钟。
“Unfortunately, Pennsylvania has gotten off to a bad start of the year concerning fatal fires — we’ve seen far too many,” Cook said. “When your family’s safety is threatened by a fire, you need the early warning provided by a smoke alarm, so you can safely egress the home before it’s too late. Test your smoke alarms monthly and replace the batteries regularly. Our state routinely ranks among the nation’s highest, in terms of fatal house fires, and they disproportionately affect older adults.”
Often called “the silent killer,” carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that can incapacitate victims before they are aware of exposure. Sources can include wood-burning fireplaces and stoves, gas fireplaces, appliances, grills, generators, and motor vehicles.
一氧化碳中毒的症状往往误以为流感，包括恶心，头痛，头晕，迷失方向和疲劳。
Newer models of smoke alarms marketed as having long-lasting batteries may not need to have their batteries replaced, but thousands of homeowners still use models that use standard batteries that must be replaced regularly. No matter what type of smoke alarms are used in a home, all units should be tested monthly — including devices that are hard-wired to a home’s electrical system.
“Less well known, is the importance of discussing safety planning with your family; both immediate, and extended,” Cook added. “Knowing two ways to escape each room if necessary, having a designated meeting place, and physically practicing the plan can make difference during a house fire. This is especially important with aged relatives who may have mobility issues.”
AAA警告司机留下来
当他们“春天向前”时提醒
向前兴起可能意味着落回驾驶习惯的糟糕 - 昏昏欲睡。
夏令时的到来本周末意味着一小时的睡眠时间，一个较暗的早晨通勤以及道路上更困倦的司机的潜力。AAA正在提醒司机与他们的钟表一起调整他们的睡眠习惯，保持警惕车轮，并留意行人，特别是将在上学的途中，可能很难看到。
“When the time changes, sleep cycles are interrupted and drivers can be more tired than they realize,” said Jana Tidwell, AAA Mid-Atlantic Spokesperson. “Losing one hour of sleep takes an adjustment and drivers need to prepare by getting more rest, especially on Sunday.”
疾病控制和预防的中心表示，35％的美国司机睡眠不到每天七小时的建议。以前的AAA研究表明，几乎所有的司机（96％）表示他们认为昏昏欲睡是对他们的安全和完全不可接受的行为的严重威胁。然而，29％的人入住时，当他们如此疲惫时，他们遇到了很难在调查前上个月的某些时候睁着眼睛。
“Knowing the warning signs of drowsiness can help drivers avoid dozing off behind the wheel.” said Tidwell. “Symptoms include having trouble keeping your eyes open, drifting from your lane and not remembering the last few miles driven.”
Red Cross offers tips
教孩子烟雾报警听起来像什么样的。谈论消防安全以及在紧急情况下该做什么。
“As many as seven people die in this country every day from a home fire, but smoke alarms cut your risk in half,” said Sherry Nealon, Executive Director of the Red Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter. “Protect your household this weekend. Turn your clocks forward and test your smoke alarms.”
红十字会每年回应超过60,000灾难，其中大部分都是家庭火灾。为了防止与防火死亡和伤害，红十字会于2014年推出了社区合作伙伴的家庭火灾活动，以减少与消防死亡和伤害。
到目前为止，家庭火灾活动已达到超过250万人，并记入全国各地的1,200多个生命。访问redcross.org/HomeFireStoriesto learn more.
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