Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 5, at 2:00 a.m. That means we will turn our clocks back one hour – and gain an hour of sleep! The semi-annual time change is also a great opportunity for valuable preparedness steps focused on checking your emergency preparedness supplies or stocks.

Change Your Clock, Check Your Stocks

As you prepare to change your clock, it's time to check the stock in your emergency preparedness kit for items that may be missing or expired. If you don't have a preparedness kit, you can create one that includes:

• A three-day supply of water with one gallon of water per person per day
• A three-day supply of non-perishable food that has not expired
• Flashlights and batteries
• Manual/hand-operated can opener (in case the power goes out)
• Emergency Radio
• Prescription drugs, sanitary supplies and diapers
• Pet food, water, and supplies
• Important papers

Three Easy Steps to Check Your Stocks

1. Check that you have what you need.
2. Replenish supplies that are out of date or missing.
3. Store supplies in an easily accessible, clearly labeled container

Final, replace the batteries for all of your home’s smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. If you smoke alarm is 10 or more years old, it’s time to replace it.

Take these steps now before the holiday rush sets in and they slip your mind – your family’s safety may depend upon it!

Check Your Stock Resources

• Emergency Stocks Checklist (English)
• Emergency Stock Checklist (Spanish)
• Pet Stock List (English)
• Pet Stock List (Spanish)