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Duracell and Habitat for Humanity Canada take home fire safety to the next level

(NC)—As part of its ongoing efforts to help Canadians keep their homes safe, Duracell has partnered with Habitat for Humanity Canada to equip 100 new homes this year with 'Home Fire Safety Kits' that include smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, flashlights and batteries. "We are thrilled that Duracell is offering this very important service," said David Hughes, president and CEO, Habitat for Humanity Canada. "Preparing for an emergency can save lives and we are grateful that Duracell is helping our families build on their fire safety practices to protect their new Habitat homes." According to the annual fire safety study commissioned by Duracell and the Canada Safety Council, while most Canadians have the right tools in place to protect their homes in a fire emergency, a huge majority remain less than fully prepared to respond in the case of an actual emergency. While an overwhelming majority of Canadians surveyed said they had working smoke alarms (97%), as well as flashlights (88%), fire extinguishers (67%) and a fire escape plan (64%), less than half have working carbon monoxide detectors and in the past year, 77% hadn't practiced a home fire drill and only 28% had replaced the batteries in their smoke alarms twice, as recommended by safety experts. All Canadians across the country can improve their fire safety know-how at the sixth annual Duracell Fire Safety Drive, and attend interactive fire safety education events at participating retailers. More information is available online at www.duracellfiresafety.com. Credit: www.newscanada.com

 

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