Smoke Alarms

Health & Science Emily Rice,

Officials Urge Residents To Check Smoke Detectors During Fire Prevention Week

Health and safety agencies are urging West Virginians to keep their home’s smoke detectors in good working condition during this year’s annual Fire Prevention Week. Gov. Jim Justice issued a ...

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Energy & Environment Eric Douglas,

Air Quality Alerts Issued For W.Va.

The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's (WVDEP) Division of Air Quality and the state Department of Health and Human Resources' (DHHR) Bureau for Public Health (BPH) have issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory regarding smoke from Canada.

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WVPB News Roxy Todd,

Study Suggests Traditional Fire Alarms May Not Be As Effective For Children

New research finds the sound of a traditional fire alarm may not be the most effective at waking up young children.Researchers at the Center for Injury…

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