FIRE COMMISSIONER NICHOLAS SCOPPETTA REMINDS NEW YORKERS TO
CHANGE THEIR SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERIES AS THEY CHANGE THEIR
CLOCKS New York City Fire Commissioner Nicholas Scoppetta today
reminded all New Yorkers to “change their batteries when they
change their clocks” on Sunday, April 2nd. “When you change your
clocks to Daylight Saving Time this Sunday, you should also
replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and Carbon
Monoxide (CO) detectors.” These devices can provide that extra
few minutes that can mean the difference between life and
death,” said Commissioner Scoppetta. “I urge everyone to take
the time this weekend to check the smoke and CO detectors in
your home and to install fresh batteries as you change your
clocks. Smoke and CO detectors can save your life, but only if
it they are working.” Smoke detectors can be purchased for only
a few dollars and can be easily installed by using small hand
tools. At least one smoke detector should be placed on each
floor of your home and it is highly recommen