The Forsyth County Fire Department reminds citizens to take a moment to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when they change their clocks as daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 14th.
“When you move your clocks ahead one hour, please take a moment to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors,” Fire Chief Danny Bowman said. “This is also a great opportunity to dust the units and perform a simple test of each device.”
The Forsyth County Fire Department recommends testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors at least once a month and replacing the batteries every six months. The units themselves should be replaced every eight to ten years.
The Fire Department also reminds citizens of the following safety precautions:
* Install a smoke detector on every level of the home
* Ensure smoke detectors are clean and free of dust
* Dial 911 in case of any emergency
The Forsyth County Fire Department is eager to help those who may need smoke detectors in their residence. The department’s Public Safety Education Division provides smoke detectors free of charge for senior citizens and needy residents; they will also install those detectors. To receive details on this program, call Public Safety Educator Bob Westbrook at Fire Department Headquarters at 770.781.2180.
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The Forsyth County Fire Department reminds citizens to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when they change their clocks as daylight-saving time ended on Sunday, November 1.
In addition to replacing the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors every six months, the Forsyth County Fire Department also recommends testing the detectors at least once a month. The units themselves should be replaced every eight to ten years.
The Forsyth County Fire Department is eager to help those who may need smoke detectors in their residence. The department's Public Safety Education Division provides smoke detectors free of charge for senior citizens and residents in need; they will also install those detectors. To receive details about this program, call Public Safety Educator Bob Westbrook at Fire Department Headquarters at 770.781.2180.
Labels: batteries, carbon monoxide, daylight saving time, detectors, fire department, forsyth county, smoke detectors
Don't Forget: Daylight Saving Time ends tonight. Set your clocks back one hour before going to bed. Enjoy that extra hour of sleep in the morning!
Have a Safe & Happy Halloween!
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Change your Clocks, Change the Batteries in your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors: daylight-saving time is a convenient reminder to replace batteries in your home.
The Forsyth County Fire Department reminds citizens to take a few minutes to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as we begin daylight saving time.
The Forsyth County Fire Department recommends testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors at least once a month and replacing the batteries every six months. The units themselves should be replaced every eight to ten years.
The Fire Department also reminds citizens of the following safety precautions:
· Install a smoke detector on every level of the home
· Ensure smoke detectors are clean and free of dust
· Dial 911 in case of any emergency
The Forsyth County Fire Department is eager to help those who may need smoke detectors in their residence. The department's Public Safety Education Division provides smoke detectors free of charge for senior citizens and needy residents; they will also install those detectors. To receive details on this program, call Public Safety Educator Bob Westbrook at Fire Department Headquarters at 770.781.2180.
Labels: carbon monoxide, daylight saving time, fire department, forsyth county, smoke detectors
Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour Saturday night before you go to bed.
The official time for setting your clock back is at 2 a.m. Sunday.
So, enjoy that extra hour of sleep!!
Labels: daylight saving time, november 2, sunday
