FACT: Half of home heating fires are reported during the months of December, January and February.
- Plug your portable space heater directly into the wall receptacle (outlet), never use extension cords or power strips, as they can overheat, and start a FIRE.
- Only one appliance should be plugged into an outlet at one time.
- Never use an appliance with a damaged cord.
- Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like the furnace, fireplace, wood stove, portable space heaters.
- Remember to turn off portable heaters when leaving a room and/or going to bed — never leave unattended.
- Never block an exit with a space heater.
Have a three feet “kid free zone” around open flame and space heaters.
CARBON MONOXIDE AWARENESS
- Install working carbon monoxide alarms on every level of your home, particularly near sleeping areas.
- If you must use a generator during power outages, place it outdoors and away from doors and windows.