The Silent Killer: Carbon Monoxide Risks for Kids and Seniors at Home
A Hidden Danger in Your Home In our previous article, Fire Safety for Seniors and Children: Tips to Reduce Home Fire Risks, we discussed how seniors and children are particularly vulnerable to hom...
Siterwell Partners with NCOAA to Support Michigan Families During CO Awareness Month
Siterwell Electronics has announced its first formal collaboration with the National Carbon Monoxide Awareness Association (NCOAA), joining forces during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Month to strength...
Understanding U.S. Smoke Alarm Standards: Why They’re So Strict—and So Effective
In January 2025, the Eaton Fire ripped through Los Angeles County under stifling Santa Ana winds, scorching more than 14,000 acres, displacing tens of thousands, and destroying or damaging over 9,4...
Japan’s Largest Urban Fire in Decades: A Reminder on Home Safety
(Photo from ロイター/アフロ)When news broke on November 18 about the devastating fire in Ōita City, Kyushu, many people felt the shock even from far away. Reports say the blaze destroyed over 170 building...
Hotter Weather Means More Fires — Why Every Home Needs a Smoke Alarm
1. A Warmer Planet, a Hotter Fire Season The link between climate and wildfires is no longer theoretical. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA, 2024), the past dec...
Fire Safety for Seniors and Children: Tips to Reduce Home Fire Risks
Homes with older adults and young children face a higher risk of fatal fires—a danger often underestimated in everyday households. Data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the ...