This week marks Fire Prevention Week, and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is at the forefront with its campaign, “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” Illinois DCFS has already distributed over 6,000 smoke alarms to families in need, reflecting an increase from last year. DCFS Director Heidi E. Mueller emphasizes the significance of these devices in saving lives.
The campaign encourages testing smoke alarms monthly and practicing a fire escape plan. With home fires claiming many lives annually, often in places lacking functional smoke alarms, this initiative is a crucial step toward safety. More information is available through DCFS for families wishing to obtain smoke alarms.
