Spring forward March 11, set your clock


March 9, 2012 · 10:06 AM

At 2 a.m. Sunday, March 11, Daylight Saving Time begins, springing forward one hour.

Snoqualmie firefighters remind residents to change the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.

The minutes required to maintain these devices can mean the difference between life and death. In addition to new batteries, fire detectors should be tested each month and replaced every 10 years.

Visit www.cityofsnoqualmie.org for resources.

 

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