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Change Your Clocks, Change Your Smoke Detector & CO Detector Batteries! ⏰🚨

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By Leadership Team
October 31, 2026

As we prepare to turn our clocks back, it’s also time to take a few minutes to protect what matters most β€” your family and your home!

When you change your clocks, change your smoke detector and carbon monoxide (CO) detector batteries, too!

A working smoke detector can provide the early warning you need in the event of a fire, while a carbon monoxide detector alerts you to this invisible, odorless, and potentially deadly gas.

Here are a few important reminders:

⏰ Change your clocks when daylight saving time ends.
πŸ”‹ Replace batteries in your smoke and CO detectors, unless they have sealed 10-year batteries.
🏠 Test every detector to make sure it is working properly.
πŸ“… Check expiration dates. Smoke alarms generally need to be replaced after 10 years, and CO alarms should be replaced according to the manufacturer's instructions.
πŸ“ Make sure detectors are properly installed on every level of your home and near sleeping areas.
Don't wait for an emergency to discover your alarms aren't working!

A few minutes today could make all the difference tomorrow.

Change Your Clocks. Change Your Batteries. Save Lives!

Stay safe, stay prepared, and remember that home safety starts with you! ❀️


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