As daylight saving draws to a close this weekend, insurers are reminding people to test smoke alarms and check homes before winter. The Insurance Council says it's is a good time to make sure everything is in working order. Fire and Emergency data shows just 60 percent of house fire callouts had working smoke alarms last year. • Check electric blankets are in good working order and install timers to ensure they are not accidentally left on. Daylight savings ends tomorrow when clocks go back one hour at 3am.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 03, 2021 03:56 UTC