This data breaks down the information to give a better understanding of why Preparedness is a top health priority. This data shows that approximately 35% of the total reports had buildings or structures without smoke detectors present. The ratio of Detectors Not Present and Detectors Present was at a ratio of 1:1.2. Given this information and if ratio stays the same, approximately 23 of the Undetermined Status detector reports could be added to the Detectors Not Present reports. This total would mean potentially 45% of smoke detector reportable incidents do not have detectors present. Lack of warning systems during a fire could lead to injury or even death.

• Data numbers were given totaled from January 1st, 2017 through December 31, 2019*