In several countries, fire safety officials encourage citizens to use the two annual clock shifts as reminders to replace batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, particularly in autumn, just before the heating and candle season causes an increase in home fires. Similar twice-yearly tasks include reviewing and practicing fire escape and family disaster plans, inspecting vehicle lights, checking storage areas for hazardous materials, reprogramming thermostats, and seasonal vaccinations. Locations without DST can instead use the first days of spring and autumn as reminders. COUNT 5
QSN1 There are more fires in the fall and winter because people burn more candles and turn what on to keep warm? ANS1 heating QSN2 In addition to smoke detectors, what do fire safety officials suggest people replace batteries in when they set their clocks twice a year? ANS2 carbon monoxide detectors QSN3 If your area doesn't observe DST, what can you use instead as a twice-yearly reminder? ANS3 the first days of spring and autumn QSN4 What part of your vehicle should you remember to check twice a year? ANS4 lights QSN5 What should you check storage spaces in your home for twice-yearly? ANS5 hazardous materials