Why UL 217 Smoke Alarms Matter Especially During Wildfire Season
The Growing Threat of Wildfire Smoke In recent years, wildfire seasons have become longer and more unpredictable. According to the U.S. National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC, 2024), more than 7.5 ...
Don’t Be Spooked: Fire Safety Tips for Halloween in Your Home
Halloween is that magical time of year when jack-o’-lanterns light up porches, ghosts and witches roam the streets, and candy reigns supreme. But amid the fun and excitement, fire risks quietly ris...
Carbon Monoxide: The Silent Threat in Your Home This Fall
As temperatures drop and homes across the U.S. and Europe start relying on heating systems, a hidden risk quietly grows indoors: carbon monoxide (CO). Often called the “silent killer,” CO is a colo...
Wildfire Smoke Poses a Health Risk, and Siterwell Helps Your Family Act in Time
Background & Health Evidence Wildfire activity is rising across the United States, and its smoke is a serious health hazard. A 2025 Nature study estimates that wildfire smoke could cause about ...
U.S. Wildfire Season Breaks Records — Experts Say Check Your Smoke Alarms
Record-Breaking Wildfire Season Prompts Experts to Urge Smoke Detector Checks In 2025, the United States is facing one of its most intense wildfire seasons on record. As of late September, over 5...
National Preparedness Month: Is Your Family Really Ready?
September marks National Preparedness Month, a nationwide campaign led by FEMA and the Ready Campaign to empower American families to prepare for unexpected emergencies—from wildfires to storms and...