**The products for this review/giveaway were provided by Energizer, however all opinions are my own.
As hard as it is to settle into the new time change, I'm grateful for this time of year..as it's a great reminder to also change the batteries in our smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors! Did you know, 38% of fatal fire injuries occur in homes with no smoke alarms, while 24% occur in homes which have at least one smoke alarm present but that fails to operate, frequently due to dead or missing batteries?! Wow, this was an eye-opener for me and makes me thankful to Energizer, the International Association of Fire Chiefs, and fire departments nationwide who join forces for the Change Your Clock Change Your Battery program!
If you've never heard of it before, this program raises awareness of the importance of working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors in helping to keep families safe in their homes. It's actually the 26th year for the annual program and the message is still a very important one!
With the time change upon us, I am happy to share this simple life-saving reminder with all of you - remember to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors when you set your clocks back. It really could help save a life and is so very simple to do!
Energizer was kind enough to send us a Family Safety Kit which helped start the end of Daylight Savings Time off on the right foot!
The Change Your Clock Change Your Battery program is just one of the ways Energizer brings to life the company's commitment to making a positive impact in communities across the country. For more information, you can visit Energizer.com/change and Facebook.com/energizerbunny. In addition, you can also find fire safety tips, a home escape plan and coloring and activity sheets as well under the fire safety info tab.
Win It: One lucky reader is going to win a Family Safety Kit complete with a reusable grocery tote containing the following items like we received (total value approximately $60):
- One 16 pk Energizer MAX AA Batteries
- One 1 pk of Energizer MAX 9 volt batteries
- One Energizer Weatherready LED Safety Light flashlight - Waterproof flashlight powered by AA, AAA, or C Cell batteries.
- One Kiddie Battery-Operated Combination Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm
Great fire safety tips and I learned how batteries work.
I learned that smoke detectors should be replaced every ten years.
Thanks!
Saw they had downloadable template for an escape plan.
I can't believe the bunny is 25 and that this programs has been around for 26 years! ~mia dentice carey
Visited and I like that they have a downloadable escape plan, very useful!
I didn't know that it's recommended to clean and dust around your smoke detectors. Oops!
I learned that you should test out your smoke alarms with your kids so they know what they should sound like.
Entered the rafflecopter as "Wild orchid"
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I learned: Install a fire extinguisher in or near your kitchen.
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I had no idea smoke detectors should be replaced every ten years!!
I am so surprised they have been doing this for 26 years.
I learned Purchase a specially-marked pack of Energizer® Brand Lithium batteries and get a one-night video game rental from Redbox.
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I learned that 38% of fatal fire injuries occur in homes with no smoke alarms!
Smoke detectors need to be replaced every 10 years!
38% of fatal fire injuries occur in homes with no smoke alarms
I didn't know about replacing them every 10 years.
38% of fatal fire injuries occur in homes with no smoke alarms. jj250@aol.com
I had no idea you were supposed to replace smoke detectors every 10 years. Guess I need to get on that.
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i learned the change the clock change your batteries program is 26 years old
I learned that 24% of fires occur in homes which have at least one smoke alarm present but that fails to operate. That's a lot!
I learned that a family in a fire has an average of 30 seconds to escape a fire! Yikes!
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I learned that you should ensure your smoke alarms’ and carbon
monoxide detectors’ sensitivity by cleaning
them each month of dust and cobwebs.
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I learned that you should check your smoke detector fairly often
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