Sunday, March 10th starts Daylight Savings Time and the Erlanger Fire/EMS department would like to remind residents to "Change your Clock, Change your Batteries." We encourage everyone to use the next couple weeks to purchase batteries and or replacement detectors before the "Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries" campaign day.
To save lives and prevent needless injuries, the Erlanger Fire/EMS department actively supports the "Change Your Clock, Change Your Batteries" campaign sponsored by the International Association of Fire Chiefs. The program urges all Americans to adopt a simple, life saving, habit: Changing smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector batteries when changing clocks twice a year. Remember to test the detectors once a month.
Working smoke alarms provide an early warning and critical extra seconds to escape. This is particularly important for those most at risk of dying in a home fire, such as children and seniors. In addition, the Erlanger Fire/EMS department recommends residents use the this day as a time to test smoke alarms by pushing the test button, planning "two ways out" and practicing those escape routes with the entire family.
The Erlanger Fire/EMS department would also like to remind you that your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors should be replaced every eight-to-ten years. Like most electrical devices these alarms wear out. You may want to write the purchase date with a marker on the inside of your unit. That way, you'll know when to replace it. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for replacement.
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