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Friday, March 8, 2013

End of the World? No, But March 10 Is a Good Time to 'Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks'

The Kane County Health Department says, hey, use Daylight Saving Time as a reminder to keep your emergency supplies on hand.

Paranoia or just good, common sense? A we head into spring and face the potential for severe weather, now is a good time to check your emergency supplies to ensure they are refreshed and ready to use if needed. Using the time change on Sunday, March 10, is a good way to remind ourselves to perform this task twice a year. Remember: “Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks.” The American Public Health Association recommends that all Americans have at least a three-day supply of food and water stored in their homes, with at least one gallon of water per person per day. Your stockpile should also contain flashlights, a manual can opener, a radio, batteries and copies of important documents. When considering what else to include in your supply kit, …

Sunday, November 4, 2012

Did You Forget to Turn Your Clocks Back? Fall Back NOW

Daylight Savings Time ended this morning.

Residents will get that extra hour that they've been waiting for since they had to give an hour up last spring. Daylight Savings Time ended at 2 a.m. today, Sunday, Nov. 4. Residents were encouraged to turn their clocks back one hour before they went to bed. As Daylight Savings Time comes to an end, the Kane County Health Department and Kane County Office of Emergency Management encourage residents to make sure their families are prepared for a possible emergency. A few simple steps, such as checking the batteries in smoke alarms, developing a family communications plan and putting an emergency kit together can go a long way toward keeping families safe. "As we all get ready to turn our clocks back this Sunday, it's important for families …

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