It happens twice a year in Alaska, and this weekend, daylight saving time ends on Sunday, November 3rd, at 2:00 a.m. We’ll set our clocks back one hour.
In March of each year in the United States, the clocks “spring forward” an hour, and in November, they “fall back” an hour.
As people turn their clocks back one hour this weekend for the end of Daylight Saving Time, authorities are asking everyone to test their smoke alarms.
Fire departments remind folks this time of year that when looking to replace smoke detector batteries, make sure that the detectors are no more than 10 years old.
According to fire department officials, replacing smoke detectors roughly every ten years is recommended, and Daylight Saving serves as an ideal time to create reminders for ourselves to check detector age.
So, as you take the opportunity to replace your detector’s batteries on Sunday, make sure to check the manufacture date on them as well.
If you can’t reach your smoke detector or need assistance for other reasons, call the non-emergency number for Central Emergency Services at (907) 262-4792 or the Kenai Fire Department at (907) 283-7666.