Get ready to “fall back.” Daylight Saving Time officially ends tomorrow at 2:00 a.m. That means clocks should be moved back one hour before going to bed tonight.
Continue readingClocks to ‘Fall Back’ Tonight
Overheated Air Handler Motor Triggers Smoke Alarm at Oregon-Davis Elementary School
Oregon-Davis Elementary School was briefly evacuated Monday, after a smoke alarm went off in one of the classrooms. In a Facebook post, school officials say it happened around noon CDT.
Continue readingGet Alarmed Program Launched to Address Rise in Fatal House Fires
Fatal house fires are reportedly on the rise. Last year, the state Fire Marshal Tracked 93 fatalities from home fires compared to 72 in the previous year. Nationally, two-thirds of all fatal house fires occur in homes without working smoke alarms.
In order to address those startling statistics, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security has launched the Get Alarmed program, with a goal to install 10,000 smoke alarms in homes in the next two years.
Continue readingAmerican Red Cross Sound the Alarm Event set for Jan. 19
The Red Cross in Pulaski County invites residents to join the “Sound the Alarm” home fire safety and smoke alarm installation event on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
Continue readingClocks to ‘Fall Back’ Tonight
Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour tonight. Daylight Saving Time officially ends at 2:00 a.m. Sunday. It’s also a good time to test your smoke alarms and change their batteries, according to the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
Get ready to “fall back” this weekend. Daylight Saving Time officially ends Sunday at 2:00 a.m. That means clocks should be moved back one hour before going to bed on Saturday.
Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday
Get ready to “spring forward.” Daylight Saving Time officially begins Sunday at 2:00 a.m. That means clocks should be moved forward one hour before going to bed on Saturday.
State Fire Marshal Issues Safety Reminders, As Cold Weather Continues
As cold weather continues, Indiana State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson is once again reminding Hoosiers to be careful with alternative heating sources. He notes that house fires occur more often in winter, and much of that is due to alternative heating. If you need to use a space heater, keep it at least three feet away from other objects, especially anything that’s flammable.
State Fire Marshal Urges Residents Stay Safe While Heating Their Homes
As colder weather approaches, the Indiana Department of Homeland Security reminds residents to stay safe while keeping their homes warm. State Fire Marshal Jim Greeson says alternative heating sources, like space heaters and other devices are a big cause of home fires and fire-related deaths.
Reminder: ‘Spring Ahead’ Tonight
Remember to turn your clocks ahead an hour before going to bed tonight. Daylight Saving Time starts tomorrow morning at 2:00. Continue reading
Residents Reminded to ‘Turn and Test’ This Weekend
Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday morning at 2:00. That means clocks need to be turned forward by an hour Saturday night. Continue reading
Fire Marshal Stresses Importance of Smoke Alarms and Escape Plans
Having working smoke alarms is one of the most important steps you can take to protect yourself from a fire. Continue reading
It’s Time to Check Your Smoke Alarm
It’s the time of year to check your smoke alarms.
It’s not only crucial to have a working smoke detector in your home, but it is also the law.
Knox-Center Township Fire Chief Kenny Pfost says it’s a life saving device.
Fire Marshal Reminds Hoosiers to Check Smoke Alarms – Be Safe
Now is the time to make sure your smoke detectors are working and to place smoke detectors in your home if you have no smoke alarms in your home.
January, February, and March are common months for fires to occur since it’s the home heating season.
