Clocks change early Sunday morning, so it's the perfect time to change the batteries in your smoke detectors
MARQUETTE -- The Michigan Fire Marshal is urging residents to the change the batteries in their smoke alarms this weekend.
Fire inspectors say even if the batteries don't need to be changed, you should still do it anyway.
The Marquette Fire Department advises using alkaline batteries in both your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.
It's recommended that you have a smoke detector on each floor of your home, as well as in the common area and your bedroom.
"Change your clocks, change your batteries. This is the time of year where we're falling back, and it's a good time to remember to change the batteries in your smoke detector," says fire inspector Brian Naze. "Make sure they work; they can't save your life if they don't."
Homeowners are also encouraged to have at least one fire extinguisher in or near the kitchen.
Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday morning, so don't forget to set your clocks back an hour.
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