As the community prepares for the end of Daylight-Saving Time on November 2nd, The Lakewood Board of Fire Commissioners along with Fire Chief Jonathan T. Yahr, Fire Prevention Specialist Sima Clapman and the members of the Lakewood Fire Department are encouraging residents to prioritize their safety by changing the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms when residents adjust their clocks. This initiative is part of the national “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” campaign.

The “Change Your Clock, Change Your Battery” initiative emphasizes the importance of maintaining functioning smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in homes. The campaign encourages residents to use the transition from Daylight Saving Time as a cue to replace the batteries in their devices, ensuring they remain in optimal working condition.

Fire Prevention Specialist Clapman of the Lakewood Fire Department highlights the critical role these devices play in home safety, stating, “Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms are essential components of home safety. Regularly changing the batteries ensures these devices are ready to provide early warnings in the event of a fire or carbon monoxide presence, potentially saving lives.”

Key Messages of the Campaign:

Residents are urged to take a few extra minutes during the time change weekend to replace the batteries in their smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. It’s a small effort that can yield life-saving results.

Additional Fire Safety Information for parents, children and educators can be found by visiting the Lakewood Fire Department website at www.lakewoodfd.org and clicking on the Safety Page.