Change clocks, change smoke alarm batteries Nov. 3

Every fall, the Delaware State Fire School and local fire departments partner with Energizer to remind people of the simple, life-saving habit of changing and testing the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting the clocks back for daylight saving time, which begins Sunday, Nov. 3, this year.

The National Fire Protection Association reports that 71 percent of smoke alarms which failed to operate had missing, disconnected or dead batteries. This reinforces how important it is to take this time each year to check smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

The Delaware State Fire School, Energizer and partners remind residents of the importance of batteries not only in smoke alarms, but also the full range of devices that help keep people safe, secure and comfortable in their homes.

Home safety and security has evolved beyond smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Many families rely on other home devices connected to the internet or their smartphones to enhance safety and security. Energizer provides smart energy for smart devices with battery options across the portfolio that power these connected home devices.

The Delaware State Fire School and Energizer are committed to educating everyone about home safety. Everyone is reminded to change batteries in all connected home devices when changing clocks back for daylight saving time.

For more information, call Delaware State Fire School at 302-739-4773 or go to www.statefireschool.delaware.gov.