Daylight Saving Time kicks in
Posted Mar 11, 2018 08:55:00 AM.
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Daylight Saving Time has kicked in bringing a little more sunshine to our evenings.
The time officially changed at 2 a.m. Sunday.
As you go around your home setting your clocks forward an hour, Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency's deputy chief Roy Hollett says it's also a good time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
“Take the time to look at it. There's a date on smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. If the detector is more than 10 years old, go out and buy a replacement,” he said. “If the device is hardwired in, take the time to test it.”
Hollett said if you have any questions or need help buying a smoke detector, call 311.
It's also a good idea to clean your dryer vents to help prevent fires.
