Fire departments across Simcoe Muskoka are using daylight savings as a safety reminder for residents.
The Huntsville-Lake of Bays Fire Department asks residents to test, check and change their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
Clocks spring forward at 2 am on Sunday.
“In order for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to do their jobs and save lives, they need to work,” said Larry Brassard, Huntsville-Lake of Bays interim fire chief.
“When the clocks change this weekend, remember to install new batteries in all alarms to protect yourself and your family.”
The fire department reminds residents to check expiration dates and that smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years. Carbon Monoxide alarms also expire and should be replaced every seven to 10 years.
It also recommends batteries be changed every six months for both smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.