VIDEO: It’s almost time to spring forward; Change the batteries in your smoke detector – OBX Today

VIDEO: It's almost time to spring forward; Change the batteries in your smoke detector - OBX Today

Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, 2024—and when you reset your clocks to “spring forward” this season, don’t forget that it’s also a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors. This ensures that these potentially life-saving devices are in excellent working order and will alert you and your loved ones if a fire breaks out in your home.

Please see the video below featuring Dare County Fire Marshal Steven Kovacs, who has a safety message and reminder to share with citizens when they change their clocks this weekend: