Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 9

HELP SAVE LIVES IN YOUR COMMUNITY: REMIND YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND NEIGHBORS TO ADOPT A SIMPLE LIFESAVING CHANGE.

The Bear Valley Fire Departments want to encourage residents to take the opportunity to change the batteries in their smoke alarms while changing the clock time.  Replacing smoke alarm batteries at least once a year is one of the simplest, most effective ways to reduce tragic and needless deaths and injuries.  In fact, working smoke alarms nearly cut in half the risk of dying in a home fire.

While replacing smoke alarm batteries, it is also recommended that residents test their smoke alarms per the manufacturer’s instructions.  And, if families haven’t already developed and recently practiced a home fire escape plan, now is the perfect time to do so.

For more information about fire safety, visit the National Fire Protection Association’s website at nfpa.org or call Big Bear City Fire Department, 585.2362; Big Bear Lake Fire Protection District, 866.7566; or San Bernardino County Fire Department – Fawnskin, 866.4878.