The Norfolk Fire Division wants to use this time to remind everyone that Sunday, March 8th is the day we all change our clocks 1 hour as we “SPRING” ahead to Daylight Savings Time.

This weekend is a great time to change the batteries in all of your smoke alarms. Even if you have smoke alarms that use the power from you house wiring system, the backup battery needs to be changed.

Smoke alarms are your first line of defense when it comes to letting you know there is a fire in your home. If you wait to change the batteries when they beep they may or may not work.

Now would be great time to sit down with your family and create a home escape plan. Then practice your plan at least 2 times a year but more often is better. If you have any questions please feel free to call the fire stations for more information. So as we Spring Ahead remember to “CHANGE YOUR CLOCK! CHANGE YOUR BATTERIES!”

If your smoke alarms are older than 10 years from manufacturer, they need to be replaced as well. There should be a date stamped on the detector. Also remember to check your carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are operating properly as well.