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Daylight Savings Time Is Reminder To Change Batteries In Smoke Alarms
Thursday, March 7, 2013    
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Change batteries in carbon monoxide detectors.

Don't forget to change your clocks before you go to bed Saturday night. Daylight Savings Time kicks in at 2:00 a.m. Sunday morning, meaning you have to set your clocks one hour ahead of time.

Deputy State Fire Marshal Bruce Bouch says it's also a reminder to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. "Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors should be located on every level of the home. Additionally, smoke alarms should be located in every bedroom, because you might not be able to hear that smoke alarm in the hallways," said Bouch.

He said changing the battery in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, along with developing and practicing a home escape plan, are the best ways to protect your family and yourself from fire and carbon monoxide poisoning.