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Time to Change the Batteries in Your Home's Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Too

BELMAR/LAKE COMO, NJ — March has arrived and thoughts have turned to spring.  One tried-and-true sign that the season of renewal and rebirth is around the corner is the start of Daylight Saving Time, which begn today at 2 a.m. 

Although some may miss the one-hour loss of sleep, most will welcome the extra hour of light in the evening hours beginning on March 14. 

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Here are some facts on DST that you may not know:  

• Although often referred to a "Daylight Savings Time," the official name is Daylight Saving Time (DST).
• DST has kicked off the second Sunday in March since 2007.
• Benjamin Franklin is often credited with creating DST, but though in favor of maximizing daylight hours, he did not actually propose changing the clocks.  
• DST was officially instituted during World War I by Germany in an effort to conserve fuel. 
• The U.S. followed suit, but abandoned DST soon after. It was revived in 1942 in an effort to conserve resources during World War II. 
• DST was made permanent in 1973 when President Richard Nixon signed the Emergency Daylight Saving Time Energy Conservation Act.
• President George W. Bush signed the Energy Policy Act of 2005 into law, establishing the current schedule.
• Hawaii and Arizona don't observe DST, however the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona does.
• About 40% all countries observe DST. Among those that don't are Russia, China, India and Japan.
• DST ends November 7 when clocks "fall back" one hour.

REMEMBER TO CHANGE YOUR SMOKE, CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTOR BATTERIES

As clocks moved forward for Daylight Saving Time, Belmar fire officials advise that it's time to change the batteries in your home’s smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. 

“Smoke alarms are a key part of your home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. Smoke alarms save lives,” Belmar Fire Official Ryan Dullea said. 

The National Fire Protection Association reports that 71 percent of smoke alarms that failed to operate had missing, disconnected or dead batteries.

Belmar or Lake Como residents with questions about their current smoke and carbon monoxide detectors or placement of their devices can contact Dullea at 732-681-3700, ext. 239. The office provides smoke detectors to residents in need at no charge.

In addition, Belmar offers a home safety inspection program for all residents of both towns. Call the number above to schedule a free evaluation at your residence.

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