With the end of daylight saving time on Sunday, November 2nd (2025), at 2 a.m. (CDT), everyone is not only reminded to set their clocks back by 1 hour, but also to check the batteries in their smoke alarms and make sure they have working carbon monoxide detectors.
Consumers should replace the batteries twice a year in their home’s smoke alarms unless they have smoke alarms with 10 year sealed batteries. Replace the entire alarm if it’s more than 10 years old or doesn’t work properly when tested.
Create a fire escape plan with two ways out of every room and a common meeting place. Share and practice the plan with all who live in the home, including children.
For more tips on keeping your family fire safe, visit tn.gov/fire.