h1 classtitleSpring Its time for a change Change your clocks and batteries…h1p styletext-align centerimg alt styleborder-right-width 0px border-top-width 0px border-bottom-width 0px vertical-align middle border-left-width 0px srchttpwww.safekids.orgassetsimagesSafetyBasicsMAR-2012-Change-Your-Clocks-Web.png pp styletext-align leftWhen itrsquos time to quotspring forwardquot and change the clocks on Sunday March 11 make sure to change the batteries in all of your smoke alarms.nbsp If batteries were recently changed its still very important to conduct your monthly test of your smoke alarms. It could save a lifepp styletext-align leftDid you know that having a working smoke alarm reduces a persons chance of dying in a fire by halfpp styletext-align leftFor the best protection install smoke alarms on every level of your home outside every sleeping area and in every bedroom. Smoke alarms should be mounted high on walls or ceilings and tested monthly.pp styletext-align leftIts important to replace smoke alarm batteries once a year unless theyre 10-yearnbsplithium batteries. Even if your smoke alarms are hardwired replace the batteries in case of a chirping sound or a power outage.ppReminder Smoke alarms do not last forever.nbspnbspThe maximum life span is 8-10 years.nbsp After that time the entire unit should be replaced. If the unit does not respond properly when tested it should be replaced immediately.p
