#Smoke Alarms
Red Cross urges safety during holiday cooking, decorating to prevent home fires
Organization responds to 20% more home fires during the holiday months, many of which are sparked by cooking accidents, unattended candles or unsafe decorations.
Fire prevention: Installation and regular testing of smoke alarms advised
As part of Fire Prevention Week, Maui County Department of Fire and Public Safety is reminding residents to install and regularly test smoke alarms as a precaution as undetected fires.
Top 10 Cooking Safety Tips for Thanksgiving
According to the Hawaiʻi Red Cross, cooking is the number one cause of home fires in the US.
VIDEO: Maui kicks of Fire Prevention Week with two public demonstrations planned
By Wendy Osher A proclamation was signed by Maui Mayor Charmaine Tavares this morning, kicking off Fire Prevention Week in Maui County. “I try to do everything I can to get you the tools that you need in order to keep our community safe. That’s my number one job,” Tavares said in her address to […]