We can look forward to an extra hour of sunlight Sunday, even though it might feel as if we’re losing a bit of sleep. Daylight Saving Time (DST) starts Sunday morning, March 13, at 2 a.m. Don’t forget to check your clocks Saturday and set those clocks without an automatic reset feature one hour ahead.
The changeover back to Eastern Standard Time (EST) occurs in about eight months on Sunday, November 6, 2023 at 2 a.m. Some people remember which way to move their clocks using the phrase, “spring forward, fall back.”
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue (MCFRS) encourages residents to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms this weekend. MCFRS has a checklist of eight tips to remember when it comes to smoke alarms and fire safety.
Early warning is crucial to getting out of a house fire alive and for surviving carbon monoxide poisoning. When you change your clocks this weekend, CYA (Check Your Alarms).
📢 Life-saving tips from the Fire Chief: https://t.co/rv8uqK5bPH#BeSafe #homedecor #SpringForward pic.twitter.com/tEkk8edyza
— MontgomeryCo(MD)Fire (@mcfrs) March 10, 2022