Clarksville, TN - As we "fall back" for Daylight Saving Time this Sunday, Clarksville Online urges residents to also replace the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

Setting clocks back an hour provides the perfect reminder to update these essential safety devices, which can significantly increase survival chances during a fire emergency.

According to fire safety experts, smoke alarms double a person's chance of surviving a fire by offering critical warning time to escape. Without working alarms, smoke and toxic gases can prevent occupants from waking up in time, especially since most fatal fires happen at night.

When the alarm sounds, evacuate immediately and call 911 from a safe location. Daylight Saving Time changes provide an important reminder to make these checks for a safer home environment year-round.