Turn and Test for Daylight Saving Time
Published Date: Mar 10
It is almost time to spring forward for Daylight Saving Time.
When setting your clock ahead one hour on Sunday, March 12, make sure your smoke alarms are working, and check that the batteries have plenty of charge. It is also a great time to check the expiration dates of your emergency supplies.
A smoke alarm with a dead or missing battery is the same as having no smoke alarm at all. Take care of your smoke alarms according to the manufacturer instructions, and follow these tips from the U.S. Fire Administration:
It is almost time to spring forward for Daylight Saving Time.When setting your clock ahead one hour on Sunday, March 12, make sure your smoke alarms are working, and check that the batteries have plenty of charge. It is also a great time to check the expiration dates of your emergency supplies.
A smoke alarm with a dead or missing battery is the same as having no smoke alarm at all. Take care of your smoke alarms according to the manufacturer instructions, and follow these tips from the U.S. Fire Administration:
- Smoke alarm powered by a nine-volt battery - Test the alarm monthly. Replace the batteries at least once every year. Replace the entire smoke alarm every 10 years.
- Smoke alarm powered by a 10-year lithium (or “long-life”) battery - Test the alarm monthly. Since you cannot (and should not) replace the lithium battery, replace the entire smoke alarm according to the manufacturer's instructions and dispose of it properly at a household hazardous waste site or by sending it back to the manufacturer.
- Smoke alarm that is hardwired into your home's electrical system - Test the alarm monthly. Replace the backup battery at least once every year. Replace the entire smoke alarm every 10 years.
- Water
- Food
- Prescription medications
- First-aid supplies
- Batteries
Review Your B-ALERT Settings
Published Date: Jan 20
The UAB Emergency Management Team uses the B-ALERT notification system to communicate through social media, voice calls, SMS text messages and emails to the campus during an emergency or severe weather situation.
Ensure your information is current at uab.edu/balert and include a non-UAB email address in case the @uab.edu mail system is affected by an emergency.
For more information: UAB B-Alert Information
Ensure your information is current at uab.edu/balert and include a non-UAB email address in case the @uab.edu mail system is affected by an emergency.
For more information: UAB B-Alert Information
Winter Weather Safety
Published Date: Jan 05
image by the National Weather Service
Now is the time to prepare for the hazards of winter weather before bitter cold and snowy/icy travel conditions sweep through.
The NWS's Winter Safety website is a great resource for winter safety information.
The Birmingham NWS Winter Weather Awareness site has additional information.
image by the National Weather ServiceNow is the time to prepare for the hazards of winter weather before bitter cold and snowy/icy travel conditions sweep through.
The NWS's Winter Safety website is a great resource for winter safety information.
The Birmingham NWS Winter Weather Awareness site has additional information.