Daylight Savings Time is the perfect reminder to make sure your emergency plans and safety checks are up to date.
Daylight Saving Time ends on November 1st at 2:00 am, which means the clocks will fall back one hour.
The first thing that should be checked is whether your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are working.
These devices check for gas leaks that could otherwise go undetected.
All these alarms should be tested and the batteries replaced at least once a year. It is also a good idea to check their manufacture dates.
Carbon monoxide alarms need to be replaced every 5 to 7 years, and smoke alarms every 10 years.
It is also important to check furnaces and chimneys with the cold weather coming.
Having these professionally inspected can reduce the risk of a house fire.
This is also a great time to check your home emergency kit. Look for expired products or anything that needs to be replaced.
Children and elder adults should also be updated on emergency plans frequently, and this is a great time to do so.
Daylight Savings Time is a great reminder to make sure your house and family are safe and up to date.
For more information, visit readywisconsin.wi.gov.
