When you spring forward, test your smoke detectors

The American Red Cross is urging residents to test their smoke alarms this weekend as they set their clocks forward for daylight saving time on March 8.
The Citizen

Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks forward this weekend

Working smoke alarms cut risk of home fire deaths in half ATLANTA (March 6, 2026) — Daylight saving time starts on Sunday, ...
Lake and McHenry County Scanner

Residents reminded to change smoke detector batteries as clocks ‘spring forward’ after structure fires in Libertyville, Antioch

Fire officials are reminding residents to use the start of daylight saving time to check and replace the batteries in their smoke detectors after a house fire in Libertyville and an apartment fire in ...
CNET

Fast Tricks to Spot Hidden Cameras in Your Vacation Airbnb

Don't let your spring break plans derail because of spy cameras. Here's how to find them in vacation rentals. Tyler has worked on, lived with and tested all types of smart home and security technology ...
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Fire Officials Urge Residents to Check Smoke Alarms as Clocks Change

Fire officials say working smoke alarms are critical to giving families time to escape during a fire.Residents are encouraged to install alarms on every floor and in bedrooms and to ...