9/22/2026 12:36:50 PM by Michael Koorey

SMOKE ALARM GUIDANCE

A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire.

• Replace batteries twice a year, unless you are using 10-year lithium batteries.
• Smoke alarms should be present in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of your home, including the basement.
• Replace the entire smoke alarm unit every 10 years or according to manufacturer’s instructions.
• Never disable a smoke alarm while cooking – it can be a deadly mistake.
• Audible alarms are available for visually impaired people and smoke alarms with a vibrating pad or flashing light are available for the hearing impaired.
• Test smoke alarms monthly by pushing the “test” button.

9/15/2026 1:16:11 PM by Michael Koorey

LEARN ABOUT FIRES

Understanding a hazard and the danger it presents is the first step in properly protecting yourself from it. A fire can become life-threatening in just two minutes. A residence can be engulfed in flames in five minutes.
 

8/19/2026 8:11:38 AM by Michael Koorey

BENT TREE EVACUATION ROUTES

A widespread evacuation of our community would be a very high stress situation for most people. That is not the time to become familiar with our evacuation routes. Prepare and learn this information now to be ready if the time ever comes to utilize these routes.
 
A tremendous amount of work is put into maintaining our routes. In late 2024, we also added signs throughout the community to easily guide residents to each route. Please follow the link below to access a document that provides all relevant details for each evacuation route and how to navigate it.

EVAC ROUTE DETAILS
 

6/23/2026 6:57:34 PM by Michael Koorey

JULY 3RD & 4TH GUIDANCE

Youth Week is the busiest time of year for Public Safety. Our officers will be working extremely hard to help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable week. All Bent Tree residents can assist us and contribute to safe operations by staying informed. Please follow the link below to see everything you need to know regarding Public Safety operations that likely will impact you on July 3^rd and 4^th.  

6/2/2026 2:21:00 PM by Michael Koorey

Bent Tree Fire Department Home Fire Safety Inspections

Our team is pleased to announce that we now offer complete home fire safety inspections to Bent Tree residents! Inspections include assessments of home exteriors and the 30-foot ignition zone around home perimeters. These assessments will include recommendations of potential fuels to remove and basic maintenance actions to protect your home from wildfire. During interior inspections, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, egress paths, electrical safety, and many more items will be assessed with recommendations and other fire safety information provided to the residents involved.