As you set the clocks forward this weekend, ReadyWisconsin is encouraging you to test the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your home and replace the batteries.
With tornado and severe thunderstorm seasons approaching, it’s also a great time to update your emergency kits.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, three out of every five fire deaths in homes were because there were no smoke alarms (40 percent) or smoke alarms weren’t working (17 percent).
It’s also important to have your furnace or wood-burning stove inspected annually. Hire a professional to make sure it is functionally sound and vents properly outside the home.
Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m.
For more tips on emergency preparedness: http://readywisconsin.wi.gov.