Reminder from the Bedford Fire Department: Change Alarm Batteries & Clocks on Sunday

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Submitted by the Bedford Fire Department

The Bedford Fire Department reminds all citizens that Daylight Savings Time begins this Sunday, March 9^th at 2:00am.

This is also a perfect time to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Research has shown that having properly located and functioning smoke detectors gives your family the best chance to escape a fire in your home.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless and odorless gas that prevents your blood cells from supplying oxygen to your body. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, each year more than 150 people die from accidental non-fire related CO poisoning. To learn more about carbon monoxide and its dangers clink on the link below.

https://www.mass.gov/eopss/agencies/dfs/dfs2/osfm/pubed/fs-topics/fs-topics-a/carbon-monoxide-safety.html

If you have any further questions concerning smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, please contact the Bedford Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Division.