Double the chances of your family surviving a house fire: Local fire departments urge checking smoke alarms this weekend – WTOP News
With daylight saving time ending Sunday, D.C.-area homeowners are being reminded to do their twice-yearly checks to ensure their smoke alarms are working. A working smoke detector reduces the risk of a deadly fire in your home by 50%, according to national studies and local departments. With daylight saving time ending Sunday, homeowners are being…