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'Spring Forward' into safety by changing the batteries in your smoke detectors

Daylight Savings Time occurs on March 9, prompting a reminder to set clocks forward and check smoke alarm batteries.
Working smoke alarms save lives, making it important to ensure they are properly protected during this seasonal change.
Smoke alarms with non-replaceable 10-year batteries should be replaced after 10 years of installation.
It is important to change the battery in replaceable battery smoke alarms at least once a year to ensure proper functioning.

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Tahoe Daily Tribune

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North Lake Tahoe Fire reminds residents to spring forward & check smoke alarm batteries

As we spring forward for Daylight Savings Time on Sunday March 9 – a quick reminder to set your clocks forward one hour and take a moment to check your smoke alarm batteries! Working smoke alarms save lives and this seasonal reminder is the perfect time to ensure your home is protected properly. Here are a few quick tips to review when checking your smoke alarms: 10-Year Battery Smoke Alarms: Smoke alarms with non-replaceable 10-year batteries …

28 days ago

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'Spring Forward' into safety by changing the batteries in your smoke detectors

WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) - Daylight Saving Time officially begins on Sunday, March 9th at 2 a.m. Besides changing your clocks to “spring forward,” the Wheeling Fire Department has some reminders that this is a good time to check or change the batteries in your smoke detectors. He also says to check if your smoke detectors are older than 10 years, and to replace them entirely if they are. Wheeling fire chief Jim Blazier says that using this day eac…

28 days ago

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WPKY 103.3 FM - 1580 AM

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Daylight Saving Time Prompts Need For Smoke Alarm Checks

As daylight saving time and our clocks move forward late tonight and early Sunday morning, officials with the American Red Cross are also urging that right now is the perfect time to test smoke alarms in the home — and make sure batteries are replaced, and devices are working. Joel Sullivan, regional executive officer in Tennessee, said effective smoke alarms can cut the risks of death in a home fire in half, as occupants have about “two minutes…

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Illinois Fire Marshal Urges Smoke Alarm Checks As Clocks Spring Forward

SPRINGFIELD - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, inspect, and replace broken or expired smoke/CO alarms in their homes with new 10-year sealed battery alarms while they change the clocks this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 AM Sunday, March 9. "Early warnings from smoke alarms are crucial, as on average, a person has less than three minutes to escape a home fire today,” said Illinois Sta…

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American Red Cross urges smoke alarm checks for daylight saving time

(WPHL) -- As daylight saving time returns on Sunday, March 9, the American Red Cross is encouraging everyone to test their smoke alarms as residents turn their clocks forward. “Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to safely get out,” said Jennifer Graham, CEO, American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region. “Every second counts when there’s a home fire, and the sooner an alarm …

29 days ago

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