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Philadelphia, PA – Clocks across Pennsylvania will jump ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 8, marking the start of daylight saving time and prompting emergency officials to urge homeowners to complete a series of important household safety checks.
According to the National Fire Protection Association and local emergency management agencies, the time change serves as a reliable reminder to test smoke alarms, replace batteries in carbon monoxide detectors, and inspect fire extinguishers throughout the home. When clocks spring forward early Sunday morning, sunrise and sunset will both occur later compared to Saturday…