The Forsyth County Fire Department is reminding citizens to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as they set their clocks back an hour on Nov. 6, when daylight saving time ends.
"Replacing the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors takes just a few minutes and could prove to be life-saving," said Danny Bowman, Forsyth County fire chief.
In addition to replacing the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors every six months, fire officials also recommend testing the detectors at least once a month.
The units themselves should be replaced every eight to 10 years.
Smoke detectors should be installed on every level of your home, and they should be kept clean and free of dust.
The Fire Department's Public Safety Education Division provides battery-powered smoke detectors free of charge for senior citizens and residents in need.
To receive more details about this program, call Public Safety Educator Andrea Noble at 770-205-5699.
Labels: Daylight Savings, Smoke Detectors
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