The Monroe Volunteer Fire Department reminds everyone to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to coincide with the changing of the clocks.
"Even most plug-in and hard wired detectors have a battery backup that we recommend be replaced twice a year," said Kevin Catalano, the fire department spokesman. "Changing the batteries — 9 volt batteries in almost all instances — twice a year at the same time that the clocks are changed is a good way to remember."
Elderly or disabled residents who are physically unable to change their batteries may contact the Fire Marshal's Office during weekday hours at (203) 452-2807.
