Daylight saving time begins on March 10 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks forward to make sure the devices are working.
“Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to get out,” said Shannon Wedge, CEO of the Red Cross of South Central and Southeast Kansas. “Every second counts when there’s a home fire and the sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get to a safer place.
When you turn your clocks forward this weekend, test your smoke alarms too to help prevent a tragedy in your. When turning your clocks forward this weekend, test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed. Visit redcross.org/fire for more information, including an escape plan to create and practice with your family.
Turn your clocks ahead for the beginning of Daylight Savings Time Sunday.