Daylight Saving Time

3/6/2019 (Permalink)

According to the National Fire Protection Association, almost two-thirds of home fire deaths resulted from fires in properties without working smoke alarms. Also, 71% of smoke alarms that failed to operate had missing, disconnected or dead batteries. A good way to remember to check them is to do it when Daylight Saving Time starts and ends since you have to change your clocks forward or backward. Also at these times it is important to check your carbon monoxide detectors, if you have them, and change batteries if needed.  So, this weekend when we Spring forward check your smoke detectors and change batteries if needed. Smoke alarms play a vital role in reducing deaths and injuries as long as you properly maintain them. Check those detectors and don’t forget to spring forward an hour this weekend!