Daylight saving time reverts to standard time this weekend which is a good time to check things in your home that will help keep you and your family safe.
Most of the United States will set clocks back by one hour beginning at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. This is known as fall back.
This is a good time of the year to check things you don t normally think about said Logan Fire Chief Brian Robertson.
Robertson suggested testing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and also recommended pulling the panel off the back or front of the dryer to clean any excess lint.
He also suggested sweeping behind the refrigerator and removing any dirt and dust buildup.
Jeff Miller Community Chapter Executive with the American Red Cross of Fairfield and Hocking counties shared some additional items to check during this time.
Update the emergency contact information in your family communications plan.
Choose an out of area emergency contact that each person in your family can call if they become separated during a disaster situation.
Make sure your emergency preparedness kit includes at least a three day supply of non perishable food items and water (one gallon per person per day) a flashlight a battery powered or crank radio can opener first aid kit copies of important documents and special items such as medications diapers or infant formula.
In addition to these plans I personally have a few routines I follow Miller said. I clean the clothes dryer vent from the dryer to the outside vent.
I also inspect the fresh air supply and exhaust from my furnace making sure they are free from plants and debris he added.
Standard time begins on the first Sunday each November and daylight saving time starts on the second Sunday of March.
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