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The Maui Fire and Public Safety Department encourages people to “Learn the sounds of fire safety” in the run-up to Fire Prevention Week.

Fire Prevention Week runs from October 3-9 and aims to educate people about simple but important steps they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe, such as understanding the sounds of smoke detectors, what they mean and how to respond to them. The ministry is teaming up with State Farm and the National Fire Protection Association to promote this year’s campaign, “Learn the sounds of fire safety. “

“What do the sounds mean? Is your smoke or carbon monoxide detector beeping or beeping? Knowing the difference can save you, your home and your family ”, said Lorraine Carli, vice president of outreach and advocacy at the National Fire Protection Association.

Local State Farm agents Liza Souza and Kit Okazaki recently donated a fire prevention kit to the fire department, which contains more than 500 items including posters, magnets and activity books. for children, as well as brochures and safety bulletins for parents.

“It is important to learn the different sounds of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms” said Souza. “When an alarm sounds – a beep or a chirp – children need to act too. Make sure everyone in the house understands the sounds of the alarms and knows how to react.

The fire department shared the following safety tips:

• A continuous set of three loud beeps means smoke or fire. Get out, call 911 and stay outside.

• A single beep every 30 or 60 seconds means the battery is low and needs to be changed.

• All smoke detectors should be replaced after 10 years.

• The beep that continues after battery replacement means the alarm is at the end of its life and the unit needs to be replaced.

• Make sure smoke and carbon monoxide alarms meet the needs of all family members, including those with sensory or physical disabilities.

For more information, visit www.fpw.org.