Fire department urges residents to check smoke alarms during daylight saving time

As daylight saving time approaches, the Fort Thomas Fire Department is urging residents to take the opportunity to check their smoke alarms. With clocks set to move forward, the department emphasizes that this is an ideal moment to ensure smoke detectors are functioning correctly.

Residents are encouraged to install new batteries and verify that their smoke alarms can effectively detect smoke in emergencies. This reminder comes as part of a broader safety initiative coinciding with the seasonal clock change.

"Change your clocks. Check your smoke alarms!" is the message from the Fort Thomas Fire Department, highlighting the importance of maintaining working smoke detectors for household safety.

Spring forward safely this weekend by ensuring your home is equipped with operational smoke alarms.