On Sunday, November 3, Daylight Savings Time ends at 2 a.m., so get ready to put your clocks back. The St. John's Regional Fire Department (SJRFD) wishes to remind residents of the importance of changing and testing the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when setting the clocks back for daylight saving time. The following safety tips will help to keep both you and your family safe.
We remind citizens that batteries of any type are not to be disposed of in the garbage as they can pose a serious fire hazard in your home, community, or landfill. Batteries are a household hazardous waste and can be disposed of free-of-charge at the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. or can be dropped off at a participating battery recycling retailer, find one near you at www.call2recycle.ca.
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