As snow piles up, a local fire agency shares simple steps that can help avoid winter hazards at home.
Daylight Saving Time is this Sunday, and the Red Cross is using it as an opportunity to remind people to check their smoke alarms and make sure they work properly.
This past weekend the American Red Cross of Northern Nevada responded to two house fires.Â
We're going to be jumping an hour ahead this weekend, which means we'll be losing some sleep but also gaining a little extra sunshine later in the day.
This weekend is the start of daylight saving time. Early Sunday morning - our clocks will 'spring forward.'
The Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District shared some tips regarding fire safety in hotels, motels and short-term rentals.
The visits were designed to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe from home fires.
It's almost time to set back your clocks. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday. With that change, comes some adjustments. One thing you should not sleep on, is that it's also time to check your smoke detectors.
With two house fires in our area overnight, it’s a reminder to check that your smoke alarms are working. In both incidents smoke detectors alerted the people inside so they could get out safely.
The Sparks Fire Department (SFD) has announced it will be offering Sparks residents, with homes built before 1994, free installation of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors as part of their ProjectSAFE Program.