Change your batteries!

With this weekend being the time change, this is a great opportunity to change your smoke detector batteries.  The National Fire Prevention Association recommends changing the batteries twice a year, and what better way to remember than with the time change when we change all of the clocks?

Other things important to check when looking at your smoke detectors this weekend are:

• Are they free of dust and debris?
• Are they within 10 years of manufacturer's date?
• Do you have them in the right places?

If you have any questions about your detectors or home safety in general, please do not hesitate to contact our station at 231.334.3279 to schedule a home safety survey or smoke detector check.  These services are free of charge and can help you stay safe all year round!