Time To Spring Forward on Saturday Night
Spring is right around the corner so it's time for daylight saving time. It officially begins at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 8.
Before you go to bed on Saturday night make sure your clocks are set one hour ahead. Yakima Fire Department officials say it's a great time to also check your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they're working.
A news release from the fire department also suggests reviewing your family emergency plan. Taking unwanted or expired medicines to a prescription drop box. Medication drop-box locations in Yakima include the Yakima Police Department, 200 S. 3rd St.; and Yakima Neighborhood Health Services, 12 S. 8th St. Updating your first aid kit.
Daylight saving time is set to end on Sunday, November 1.