A.M. AND WHILE YOU’RE TURNING YOUR CLOCKS BACK AT THE RED CROSS IS ASKING YOU TO DO ONE OTHER THING, AND IT’S A VERY IMPORTANT ONE THAT’S TESTING YOUR FIRE ALARMS. THE RED CROSS SAYS IT’S HELPED ...

This post was paid for by an advertiser. The Herald-Dispatch newsroom was not involved in its creation. Every homeowner knows that safety starts at home, and fire alarms are one of the most critical ...

The only way to know your smoke alarm is functioning and ready (except for letting your turkey burn in the oven) is to test it. And tests don't just confirm that smoke detectors have power -- they can ...

NEW ORLEANS, La. – This Fire Prevention Week, there’s a sobering message from the American Red Cross of Louisiana: home fire deaths are on the rise across the state. This year, the state has lost more ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — Nov. 3 marks the end of daylight saving time, and Americans will turn back their clocks as they "fall back" to standard time. The American Red Cross said the beginning and end of ...

Harhara also recommends choosing a detector that uses long-lasting lithium batteries. These alarms typically last for 10 ...

As daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9, the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada is urging residents to ...

Working smoke alarms reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by 60%, according to the latest report from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The majority of civilian home fire deaths ...

Acting State Fire Marshal Jason Mowbray called on Maryland residents Oct. 29, 2025, to test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as Daylight Saving Time ends at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 2. The annual ...