Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday (March 8, 2026) when clocks "spring forward" one hour at 2 a.m. to 3 a.m.. This change results in an hour less sleep but more evening light.
In a message from the Louisiana Office of State Fire Marshall, Chief Bryan J. Adams said, “Last year, 85 Louisianans died in residential fires, and only two of those homes had working smoke alarms. Every home should have them.”
With daylight saving time beginning Sunday, March 8 at 2 a.m., Adams encourages residents to check the status of smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms while changing their clocks.
Homeowners should also check the age of their devices. Smoke and CO alarms older than 10 years should be replaced. Many newer models feature sealed, 10-year batteries that do not require replacement, though the alarms should still be tested monthly.
Families are also encouraged to practice a home fire escape plan, including identifying two ways out of every room and choosing an outdoor meeting place.
For families who do not have smoke alarms and cannot afford them, the State Fire Marshal’s Operation Save-A-Life program partners with local fire departments to provide and install alarms free of charge. Residents can learn more or request assistance by visiting lasfm.org or contacting their local fire department.
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