Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarms

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Working smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are an important part of keeping your home and family safe. These alarms provide early warning when there is danger, giving you valuable time to get outside and call 9-1-1.

Smoke alarms alert you to smoke and fire, while carbon monoxide alarms detect a colorless, odorless gas that can be deadly. Because you cannot see, smell, or taste carbon monoxide, a working CO alarm may be the only warning that dangerous levels are present in your home.

Every home should have properly installed and maintained smoke and CO alarms. Test your alarms regularly, know what their sounds mean, and replace them according to the manufacturer's recommendations.

Smoke Alarms

Learn where smoke alarms should be installed, how often to test and replace them, what different alarm sounds mean, and how to choose the right alarms for your home.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Learn about the dangers of carbon monoxide, common sources of CO in the home, where alarms should be installed, and what to do if your CO alarm sounds.