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Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend. Here's how it can affect you and what you can do about it
The Red Cross says the clock change is a timely reminder to test smoke alarms, as the organization responds to nearly 20% more home fires in November and December.
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, Daylight Savings Time ends as clocks retreat one hour at 2 a.m., granting residents an extra hour of sleep. Wellington residents are encouraged to adjust timekeeping devices before bed Saturday night.
- The American Red Cross urges residents to pair this seasonal clock change with smoke alarm maintenance, since working devices reduce the risk of dying in a home fire by about 60%.
- Nationwide, the organization responds to nearly 20% more home fires during November and December, while an average of nearly 330,000 home fires occur annually across the United States.
- Beyond safety measures, Iman Sami, MD, pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at Children's National, notes that returning to standard time aids melatonin production, improving sleep quality for children and teens.
- To maintain long-term protection, families should replace smoke alarms older than 10 years and practice escape plans twice annually, ensuring everyone knows how to call 911 from a safe external location.
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Reminder: Daylight Saving Time Ends Sunday
It’s almost time to turn the clocks back! Daylight saving time ends this Sunday, November 1, when clocks will move back one hour at 2 a.m., giving us an extra hour of sleep. Wellington residents are encouraged to turn clocks back one hour before going to bed Saturday night. Most smartphones and other connected devices […]
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