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Time to change the clocks back one hour! Daylight savings
time officially starts at 2:00 am on Sunday, November 1. As you turn your clocks back Saturday night, make time for
this short safety checklist to ensure your home is prepared for the upcoming
winter months:
Change the Batteries: Change all of the batteries in your
smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Don’t forget to give them a test
“beep” to make sure they are working properly.
Check the First Aid Kit & 72 Hour Kits: Restock and
update your first aid kit & 72 Hour Kits.
Review and Update Your Family’s Emergency Plan: What will
your family do in the event of an emergency? How will you stay connected? Where
will you meet? If you don’t have a plan yet, now is a great time to create one.
More info at www.bereadyutah.gov.
Update Your Phone Contacts: Update phone number lists both
in your phone and your printed phone lists (i.e. in case of emergency list for
the babysitter).
Organize & Update Medicine Cabinet: Go through your
medicine cabinet and get rid of expired medication. Make sure you are disposing
of medication properly, by taking it to a local drop-off site. Find a local
site at: http://www.awarerx.org/disposal-sites
Replace Filters in Kitchen and Furnace.
*Photo: http://www.maguzz.com/daylight-savings-ends.html
