Fire Safety

Local Red Cross volunteers and staff visited 31 homes in the Harlem Heights community recently and successfully educated 103 residents on the importance of fire safety and the steps they should take in case they experience a home fire.

Home fires claim seven lives every day in U.S. Using the "turn back your clocks' time to also check smoke alarm batteries is a good safety practice.

Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 8 through Oct. 14 this year and aims to educate the public about the simple, yet important steps one can take to reduce the risk of a fire at home.

Your cellphone may change itself back this weekend for the end of daylight savings time, but the smoke alarm still needs your attention.