Fire Departments across the country like Gibraltar are hoping you check your smoke detectors when you change your clocks this weekend. Daylight Savings Time begins officially on Sunday at 2 a.m. when clocks are supposed to be moved ahead one hour. Gibraltar Fire Chief Andy Bertges hopes the semiannual routine helps save lives by serving as a reminder for people to check the batteries in their smoke detectors.
The change in clocks can also be a good reminder for homeowners to restock their emergency kit and check their furnace and water heater.
