As the clocks move forward this weekend, South Huron Fire Chief Jeremy Becker is reminding residents to take a few minutes to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
The time change is a perfect reminder to test alarms, replace batteries if needed, and clean them to ensure they work properly.
Becker encourages everyone to check their alarms regularly, but since the time change happens twice a year, it serves as a good checkpoint to keep homes safe.
For those unsure how to test their alarms or who find that their devices are broken, the fire department is ready to help.
Along with testing alarms, Becker reminds families to have a fire safety plan in place.
Taking just a few minutes this weekend to check alarms and review a fire escape plan could save lives.
Written by: K. Milhomens
