With Daylight Saving Time starting this Sunday, March 8, emergency services in Lennox and Addington County are reminding residents to check their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Clocks will move forward at 2 a.m. Sunday, and officials say it’s the perfect time to replace batteries in alarms and vacuum away dust to ensure they work properly.
Authorities also encourage residents to review their household emergency plans so everyone knows what to do in case of fire or other emergencies.
Emergency services say these simple steps can save lives and prevent accidents, making homes safer as the time changes this weekend.
