Daylight Savings - March 12, 2023

Clocks will spring forward one hour at 2am on Sunday March 12, 2023 and the Cavan Monaghan Fire Department is recommending residents install new batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when they change their clocks.

“In order for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to do their job, they need to have working batteries,” explained Bill Balfour, CM Fire Chief. “Once a year, old batteries should be replaced with new batteries. When you change your clocks on March 12, Cavan Monaghan Fire Department wants everyone to take the time to install new batteries in all alarms.”

In order to survive a fire, you need to be provided with an early warning and know what to do when the smoke alarms sound. Working smoke alarms are required on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. For added protection, it is recommended to also install smoke alarms inside all bedrooms.

Carbon monoxide alarms must be installed outside all sleeping areas if your home has a fuel-burning appliance, fireplace or attached garage.