Public Service Announcement

 

Change your clocks, change your batteries

Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012 (Halifax, NS) – Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency Services (HRFE) reminds residents to be alarmed and ready; when changing your clocks this weekend (Sunday, Nov. 4), remember to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Only working smoke alarms save lives.

Be sure your alarms are working properly by activating the safety test button after you install new batteries. It is recommended that you test all of your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms monthly.

For more information on smoke alarm safety visit www.halifax.ca/FirePrevention/ChangeClockChangeBattery.html.

 

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Contact:

HRFE - Fire Prevention

490-5546