Sunday, March 10, 2024 @ 02:00 a.m.

It's almost time to 'Spring Forward.'

Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time 2024 Starts On Sunday, March 10th, you will have the opportunity adjust your clocks!

Spring ahead by winding the clocks forward an hour to commence with Daylight Saving Time.

At 2 a.m. on Sunday morning, March 10th, we'll be springing our clocks forward—and losing an hour of the day, for Daylight Saving Time.

The good news: sunset will be an hour later. 

In doing so, please join us with current advancements in Smoke Alarm Technology and alter our messages and slogans --  "Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarm".

While these current advancements have created smoke alarms with non-replaceable batteries, our message must be enhanced and address a wider variety of smoke alarm usage. "Check Your Clocks, Check Your Alarm."

Smoke alarms with non-replaceable batteries are redesigned to remake effective for up to ten (10) years.  If the alarm chirps, warning the battery is low, replace the entire smoke alarm right away.

Residents cannot simply install a ten-year battery and ignore it.  The same rules take place.  Check it once a month to make sure it is operational.  Give it proper care by keeping it free of dust. 

Smoke alarms with any other type of battery need a new battery at least once a year, as we have traditionally promoted.  If the alarm chirps, warning the battery is low, replace the battery immediately.

When replacing the battery follow the manufacturers list of batteries on the back of the alarm.  The smoke alarm may not activate properly if a different kind is used.

General smoke alarm rules still must be followed:

(1) Install smoke alarms in each bedroom and outside the sleeping area.

(2) Interconnected alarms are best.  When one sound they all activate.

(3) Test smoke alarms once a month.

(4) Smoke alarms should be on the ceiling or high on a wall keeping away from the kitchen to prevent false activations.

(5) Replace all smoke alarms when they reach ten years of age.

(6) A closed door is recommended to slow the spread of smoke, heat and fire..