East Hartford, CT— It is almost time to spring forward! Daylight Saving time will begin on March 12, 2023. Please, make sure to change your clock an hour forward.

Additionally, the East Hartford Fire Department would like to remind all residents to change batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. The simple habit of changing the batteries when you change your clocks will help protect your family.  

According to the latest research, working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a fire in half. Meanwhile, three out of five fire deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. It is necessary to have a working smoke detector on each floor of the home, including the basement and outside sleeping areas in the home.

The East Hartford Fire Department provides residents with brand new smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and batteries, if needed. Additionally, residents who wish their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms inspected can call the Fire Marshal’s office at 860-291-7405 to ask for a free alarm check.

To find out more about this and other fire prevention programs in East Hartford, please contact the East Hartford Fire Marshal’s Office at 860-291-7405.