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“Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half, as you only have about two minutes to get out,” said Kevin Coffey, chief executive officer, American Red Cross, Eastern New York Region. “Every second counts when there’s a home fire, and the sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get to a safer place. When you turn your clocks forward this weekend, test your smoke alarms too to help prevent a tragedy in your home.” ....
A new report by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety shows that American drivers are addicted to speeding — even though it increases their odds of dying in a crash. ....
Some 55.4 million Americans will be headed over the hills and through the woods — or beyond — as they seek to connect with grandmothers and other family members or just seek a refreshing getaway over the Thanksgiving holiday period, according to AAA. ....