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October 27, 2006

Daylight Saving a good time to tend smoke detectors

Public safety officials say the end of Daylight Saving Time this weekend is also a good time to change batteries in home smoke detectors.

James Taylor, chief of communications for the Providence Fire Department, says more than 6,000 deaths occur annually in house fires, and most deaths are preventable.

Smoke detectors, available in stores for about $10, are among the most effective ways for homeowners to protect themselves and their families, according to Taylor.

He says there should be at least one smoke detector on each floor.

Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, so homeowners should turn back their clocks an hour.

Taylor reminds homeowners to also change their smoke detector batteries.

Posted by Jack Perry  at 11:04 AM | Permalink

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