CLAYTON, N.C. – Dozens of Clayton families are better protected from fire thanks to the Clayton Fire Department’s annual Smoke Alarm Saturday program, which helped identify safety gaps and improve fire protection in homes throughout Downtown Clayton.
On June 6, firefighters went door to door in the area between South Lombard Street and Compton Street and between Clayton Boulevard and East Second Street to help residents make sure their homes had the early warning needed to escape safely if a fire occurred.
Crews visited approximately 130 homes throughout the neighborhood, checking existing alarms, answering questions, and helping residents identify potential safety concerns.
Throughout the morning, firefighters tested 28 existing alarms, replaced 15 batteries, and installed 39 new smoke alarms. They also found two homes that did not have alarms outside sleeping areas and corrected the issue during their visit. One home had no smoke alarms at all before firefighters arrived.
The findings served as a reminder that even homes that appear safe can have hidden risks. Without working alarms in the right locations, families may not receive the warning they need to escape during an emergency…