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Serving Miami, FloridaVol. 1, No. 2
Public safety

Clocks fell back overnight; Fire Rescue asks residents to check smoke alarms

Public safety desk
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026In the Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026 edition

MIAMI - Daylight saving time ended at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, when clocks moved back one hour, and Miami-Dade Fire Rescue is asking residents to use the change as a reminder to check their home safety equipment, according to an Oct. 26 notice from the department.

What Fire Rescue recommends

  • Replace the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
  • Replace smoke alarms more than 10 years old and carbon monoxide detectors more than five years old.
  • Check batteries in clocks, thermostats, flashlights and outdoor lighting.
  • Look for damaged electrical cords, clean dryer vents and keep fire extinguishers within easy reach.
  • Safely dispose of unwanted chemicals, paint and propane tanks, and practice a family fire escape plan.

Source: Miami-Dade Fire Rescue, Change your clock, change your batteries (Oct. 26, 2026)

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