We change our clocks back by 1 hour this Sunday for the end of Daylight Saving. Officially Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday November 3rd at 2AM however it's a good idea to change your clocks back before you go to bed on Saturday night.
Glen Cove Emergency Medical Services (EMS) reminds residents that this is a perfect opportunity to check your household Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors. Replace the battery and check to make sure they're working properly. Having working detectors in your home is best way to protect you and your family. You should have both Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide detectors installed on each floor of your home.
Overall, almost 66 percent of home fire deaths in the United States occur in homes without working smoke alarms. The most commonly cited cause of non-working smoke alarms are worn or missing batteries. Having a working smoke alarm nearly cuts in half the risk of death or serious injury from a residential fire. Considering that residential fire deaths peak in winter months, it’s critical to check and change your smoke alarm batteries each and every fall.All smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors have expiration dates. Check with the manufacturer of your specific device for when to replace and purchase a new one. The International Association of Fire Chiefs recommends replacing your smoke alarms every ten years or sooner.
