It's that time of year again to spring forward, folks. According to the City of Arlington's announcement, daylight saving time kicks off at 2 a.m. this coming Sunday, March 9. As we all groan about losing an hour of sleep, let's not forget the mundane but crucial task of resetting our clocks.
While you're updating those time displays around your home, the city also suggests a safety check-up—this is the perfect opportunity to swap out batteries in your smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and weather radios. Losing an hour might be a downer, but it's no excuse not to stay on top of these simple, lifesaving steps when the unpredictable spring storm season rolls in with whatever it's got in store for us this year.
Additionally, some residents in Arlington won't have to bear the burden of these safety precautions alone, if you're an elderly or low-income person living within the city limits, you can hit up the Arlington Fire Department for a hand. They're offering free smoke detectors, installation, and replacement batteries, just dial 817-459-5500 to get the help you need to stay safe without dipping into your pockets.
So, no matter how you feel about the biannual clock-shifting dance we all have to do, let's just get those clocks set and check those alarms and; let us be grateful for the extra daylight in the evenings that's coming our way, even if it means we'll be a bit groggy come Monday morning.
