Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8. Before heading to bed on Saturday, March 7, remember to “spring forward” and set your clocks and gadgets one hour ahead.
While you’re pushing buttons, take a few extra minutes to check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. About 3 out of 5 fire deaths happen in homes without working smoke alarms. Testing your alarms helps ensure you’ll get an early warning if a fire starts, giving you valuable time to get out safely.
- Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of your home.
- Test alarms monthly.
- Replace batteries at least once a year — or sooner if the alarm starts beeping.
Spring forward into preparedness by checking your disaster supplies, and keeping it ready by replacing any expired items, and swapping out any expired food or water that’s been stagnant in a container. Confirm that everyone in your home knows where your supplies are and how to use them. Remember to review what items you have at work and on the go as well!Find more preparedness tips on theCity’s website.
