Standard Time returns this Sunday, remember to turn your clocks back.
Get Ready to “Fall Back” and Enjoy an Extra Hour of Sleep!
LOS ANGELES—At 2 a.m. Nov. 5, it will be time to “fall back” to Pacific Standard Time, meaning turn your clocks back one hour.
Most people will have tended to that task before retiring for the night Saturday—getting an extra hour of sleep. Some will have to scramble to catch up Sunday. But remember—it will be getting light earlier in the morning, while also getting dark earlier in the afternoon or early evening.
Fire officials annually urge people to use the time change as a reminder to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace the batteries if necessary. It’s also a good time to reset timers on outdoor lights and lawn sprinkler systems.
Officials offer these specific tips:
- Check those smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. In addition, for people who are hearing impaired or sensitive to loud noises, consider installing devices with strobe lights or vibration alerts. For those who don’t like bright lights, alarms and detectors with verbal alerts are also available.
- L.A. County residents should download the Family Instructions for Rapid Escape (F.I.R.E.) guide to create and practice plans for all types of emergencies, such as how to transport people down stairs and how to escape through a door or window. The guide is available gov/f-i-r-e/” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>online.
- “Close Before You Doze.” Closing doors at bedtime prevents the spread of flames into a bedroom when there is a fire. If possible, fire officials say, consider installing sprinklers to keep fires small and give people more time to escape.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department also has a wide array of safety tips on their website.
The time change will again put California one hour earlier than Arizona, as most of that state does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands also don’t observe daylight saving time.
Standard time will be in effect until March 10, 2024, when it will be time to again “spring forward.”
What resources are available for L.A. County residents to create and practice emergency plans?
Get Ready to “Fall Back” and Enjoy an Extra Hour of Sleep!
LOS ANGELES—At 2 a.m. on November 5, it will be time to “fall back” to Pacific Standard Time, meaning you need to turn your clocks back one hour.
Most people will have already taken care of this task before going to bed on Saturday night—giving them an extra hour of sleep. However, some may need to scramble to catch up on Sunday. It’s important to note that the time change will result in earlier daylight in the mornings, but also earlier darkness in the afternoons and evenings.
Fire officials annually urge people to use the time change as a reminder to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and replace the batteries if necessary. It’s also a good time to reset timers on outdoor lights and lawn sprinkler systems.
Officials offer these specific tips:
1. Check those smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Additionally, for individuals who are hearing impaired or sensitive to loud noises, it is advisable to install devices with strobe lights or vibration alerts. There are also alarms and detectors available with verbal alerts for those who prefer not to have bright lights.
2. L.A. County residents should download the Family Instructions for Rapid Escape (F.I.R.E.) guide to create and practice emergency plans for all types of situations, such as transporting people downstairs or escaping through doors or windows. The guide can be found online at [http://fire.lacounty.gov/f-i-r-e/](http://fire.lacounty.gov/f-i-r-e/).
3. ”Close Before You Doze.” Closing doors at bedtime can prevent the spread of flames into a bedroom during a fire. If possible, consider installing sprinklers to keep fires small and provide more time for escape.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department also provides a wide array of safety tips on their website at [http://fire.lacounty.gov](http://fire.lacounty.gov).
The time change will once again leave California one hour ahead of Arizona, as most parts of Arizona do not observe Daylight Saving Time. Additionally, Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands also do not observe daylight saving time.
So, remember to adjust your clocks and enjoy that extra hour of sleep!
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