Brrrr Its getting cold out there. Here are some cold weather safety tips: • Have your central heating system inspected and serviced prior to use. • Have a professional chimney sweep inspect your chimney and fireplace annually for cracks, blockages and leaks. Have it cleaned and repaired as needed. • Burn only seasoned hardwood in your fireplace. Trash, cardboard boxes and related items burn unevenly and may contain toxins. • Be sure the flue (vent) is opened prior to lighting your fireplace. • Do not use your stove or oven to heat your home. • Place space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn-including furniture or curtains. • Follow manufacturer’s instructions when lighting a space heater, pilot light or fireplace. Do not wear loose fitting clothing while performing this task. • Supervise children and pets at all times when space heaters or fireplaces are in use. • Change the batteries in your smoke detectors! They are your early warning device for a fire in your home. • Test smoke alarms monthly and make sure everyone in your home knows the sound it makes. • Install and maintain smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors according to the manufacturer’s instructions
Posted on: Sat, 10 Jan 2015 00:47:10 +0000
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