Carlsbad Time Change This Weekend

Carlsbad CA

10 March, 2021

12:20 AM

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Press release from the City of Carlsbad: March 9, 2021 As long as you're changing your clocks this weekend, City of Carlsbad public safety officials recommend making a few other quick changes around your home (Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday, March 14 at 2 a.m.) Smoke/CO detectors: Change the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. Batteries: Be sure to recycle old batteries by putting them in a sealed plastic storage bag and setting them on top of your recycling cart on trash day. Batteries are considered hazardous waste in California when they are discarded. Store your old batteries in a safe, dry place. For an extra measure of safety, place masking tape or some other seal over the terminals (battery ends). Test and replace: Test your smoke detectors monthly to make sure they work. According to FEMA, smoke detectors last about eight to 10 years. Check the unit for a purchase date. Timers: Adjust the automatic timers controlling lights inside and outside your home. If you are not already doing so, consider putting lights on timers so your home looks occupied. A house sitting dark is a sign no one is at home. Watch a video about preventing burglary. Home emergency kit: Make sure your home emergency kit is up to date. If you don't have one, put one together this weekend. Sprinklers: Check your automatic sprinklers to make sure you're only watering between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. if needed. This press release was produced by the City of Carlsbad. The views expressed here are the author's own.