American Red Cross asks you to TEST your smoke alarms as you TURN your clocks back this weekend

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Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(Pittsburgh, PA) Sunday, November 2nd is when daylight-saving time in 2025 ends, and the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is encouraging Pennsylvanians to test their smoke alarms to make sure their devices are working as they turn their clocks back. According to a release from the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania, here are some tips for fire safety and smoke alarms and information for more assistance for either installing smoke alarms or if you cannot afford one:

Smoke Alarms

When turning your clocks back this weekend, test your smoke alarms and replace the batteries if needed. Visit redcross.org/fire by clicking here for more information, which includes an escape plan to create and practice with your family, or download the free Red Cross Emergency app by searching “American Red Cross” in app stores.

  • Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including inside and outside bedrooms and sleeping areas.
  • Replace smoke alarms that are 10 years or older. Components such as sensors can become less sensitive over time. Follow your alarm’s manufacturer instructions.
  • Practice your two-minute home fire escape plan. Make sure everyone in your household can get out in less than two minutes — the amount of time you may have to escape a burning home before it’s too late.
  • Include at least two ways to get out of every room and select a meeting spot at a safe distance away from your home, such as your neighbor’s home or a landmark like a specific tree in your front yard, where everyone can meet.

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