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12 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday March 7, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Fri., Sat. & Sun. only! March 7, 8 & 9, 2008 Use your Sears Card or Sears® MasterCard® & receive Time to change smoke alarm batteries Changing the clock isn't the only thing Oakville residents should do for Daylight Saving's this Sunday, March 9. The Oakville Fire Department suggests that when homeowners change their clocks, they also change their batteries in their smoke alarms, and test their smoke alarms. "The batteries in your smoke alarms should be changed at least once a year. Pick a day that is easy to remember such as a birthday, anniversary, or in this case, when you change your clocks ahead," said Michael Harrison, Public Education Officer for the Oakville Fire Department. "Batteries should also be changed when you hear the low battery warning beep. You should also replace your smoke alarms if they are more than ten years old." According to Office of the Fire Marshal, most fatal fires occur at night when people are asleep. Often, victims never wake up. A working smoke alarm will detect smoke and sound an alarm allowing precious time to escape. Findings from recent fire investigations in Ontario show that in many cases, smoke alarms were not installed or did not operate because the batteries have been removed. Smoke alarms save lives, but only if properly installed and maintained. Smoke alarms require very little maintenance. Simply test each smoke alarm in the home monthly, using the test button. "In light of the recent tragic losses, we urge everyone to check all of your smoke alarms to ensure they are working properly," said Harrison. "Only working smoke alarms can alert you and your family and give you the precious seconds you need to escape." It is the law in Ontario to have properly installed and working smoke alarms on every level and outside all sleeping areas in the home. Since it is very important to install working smoke alarms, failure to comply is considered a serious offence and the Fire Department can issue tickets or fines to the homeowner, tenant and/or landlord. It is also as important to know what to do and where to go when a smoke alarm sounds. Families are encouraged to develop and practice a home fire escape plan. The Oakville Fire Department urges residents to practice fire and life safety at all times. Free delivery on All Furniture & Major Appliances with a minimum purchase of $1500* *Before taxes, on approved credit. Some restrictions apply. Ask in store for details. Use your Sears Card or Sears® MasterCard® & on reg. priced Kenmore® Major Appliances PLUS, on reg. priced Furniture & Sleep Sets **On approved credit. Excludes all single unit items and sleep sets ending in .97, Special Purchase items, Tempur and Mix and Match Sleep Sets, Baby and Patio Furniture and Rugs from Sears HomeCentral® Rug Gallery. Save 10 %** Save 25 %** It's like there's NO Dining, Bedroom & GST added on Clearance! 94 Upholstered Living Room suites Sears will deduct from the item price an amount so that your total purchase including taxes, will be no more than the item price plus PST where applicable. Offer does not apply to deferral/installment billing fees, protection agreement or delivery charges. Excludes items in our Liquidation/Outlet stores, Catalogue and website purchases. 399 While quantities last. `NEXOS' MICROFIBRE SOFA Sears® is a registered Trademark of Sears, licensed for use in Canada. MasterCard® is a registered Trademark of MasterCard International Incorporated. NE031G308 © 2008. Sears Canada Inc.