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from March 13 to daylight saving time changes (move clocks forward one hour at 2 am) comes a biennial reminder that could save your life: change the batteries in your smoke detector.
Avon Lake Fire Gary Madej said tradition can be a lifesaver.
"We're trying to connect twice a year (with the time change)," Madej said. "You should change your batteries twice a year."
This may seem obvious, but beyond the date and the dead batteries in smoke detectors can lead to lethal situations, especially if the fire at night.When fires occur at night and sleep, they are not going to see smoke and it could collapse on them, "Madej said.
Madej said inhaling smoke contributes to a deep sleep, to further prevent the person from waking up and escaping.
The campaign is not just local.
Ohio State Fire Marshal Interim Donald Cooper recalls all Ohioans, to make changes.
"The facts speak clearly - only working smoke detector can save your life," Cooper said in a press release. "Ohioans can greatly reduce tragic fire deaths and injuries by following the simple task of replacing the batteries smoke detector. By taking the time to replace batteries and test them monthly, you are making a greater effect on the fire safety of your family and home than any other action you can take .
Campaign in connection with the fire of the United States Protection Association (USFA) and the Ohio fire departments.
Cooper said the Ohio fire so far, that smoke detectors are often not in their homes. As of March 1 this year, 28 Ohioans have died in 22 fatal residential fires. Cooper said that smoke detectors were confirmed in the present 10 (45 percent) of these fires and the operation of 1 (5 percent) of the incidents.
 Division of State Fire Marshal recommends testing smoke detectors at least once a month to make sure that they work properly. Residents should also vacuum the dust inside the detector at least once a year.