Spring forward with Daylight savings time
Spring forward with
Daylight savings time
Don’t forget on Sunday, March 8th, when you move your clocks ahead 1 hour, change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- All alarms wear out; replace yours according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Test all smoke and carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month.
- Install smoke alarms on every storey of your home and outside all sleeping areas.
- For best protection, install smoke alarms in every bedroom.
- Install a carbon monoxide alarm adjacent to all sleeping areas.
- Dust can affect your alarms. Periodically vacuum the face, and vents of your alarms with a soft bristle brush.
- Practise your home escape plan with the entire family.
Town of Penetanguishene and Midland Fire Departments.