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Post by annaj26 on Mar 6, 2015 14:48:14 GMT -5
IN THE U. S. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday; set clocks ahead 1 hour Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday. Don't forget to set clocks one hour ahead. Most people change their clocks before going to bed Saturday night. Most smart phones will change automatically overnight, but it's a good idea to check Sunday morning. Although people will lose an hour of sleep this weekend, daylight saving time allows for an extra hour of sunlight each day. "Spring forward" is also a good time to replace batteries in smoke alarms. The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal said since these batteries should be changed twice a year, it's a great practice to check and replace them, if necessary, as daylight saving time begins and ends. "Changing your smoke alarm batteries can save a life," said State Fire Marshal Larry Matkaitis. "Safety begins at home. Take a moment as you set your clocks one hour forward Saturday night to make sure your smoke alarm is functioning properly." According to the National Fire Protection Association, three out of five deaths in house fires result from the absence of smoke alarms or devices that did not work properly. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. Nov. 1. abc7chicago.com/news/set-clocks-ahead-1-hour-as-daylight-saving-time-begins/547508/
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