Get ready to “Spring Forward” this Sunday: what to know for Daylight Savings
If you aren’t a morning person, it might be a good time to grab some extra coffee for the weekend.
Clocks are “springing forward” this Sunday, meaning one less hour of precious sleep.
Though the time on many of your devices will automatically change thanks to modern technology, it doesn’t mean you’re off the hook.
Many public agencies took to social media to remind Tacomans of the approaching observance day, and the importance of updating your analog clocks.
Pierce Transit kept the message simple. “Don’t miss your bus - remember to change your clocks!” it shared on X.
The Washington State Ferries X account used a GIF of a golden retriever basking in sunshine to remind users that the time change has an upside: post-7 p.m. sunsets.
A comedic post on X by the Washington Emergency Management Division encouraged people to “spring forward” and update your emergency supplies.
“While you change your clocks, take a few minutes to refresh your emergency supplies — check batteries, food dates, and first-aid kits, and keep sturdy shoes + a light by your bed,” the post said.
South Sound 911 had a similar emergency angle, sharing on Facebook that daylight savings time is a good occasion to update your emergency health profile, which it recommends doing every six months.
Emergency health profiles are a free service that allows users to voluntarily upload their medical information, which will then be automatically shared with first responders during an active 911 call.
“A few minutes is all it takes to share crucial information with 911 BEFORE you need us, so first responders arrive already informed about your pre-existing medical conditions, allergies, disabilities, and emergency contacts,” the post said.
