Home Safety & Cold Weather

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Winter Dangers - Portable Heaters

Before using a heater, read the safety instructions

Never place a heater where it can be knocked over by a child or pet

Keep heaters 3 feet away from beds and drapes

Buy heaters that are thermostat controlled

The number of house fires always goes up in colder months. Portable heaters are a big part of

this increase.

Winter Dangers - Portable Heaters

Keep newspapers, magazines, and fabrics 3 feet away from space heaters and fireplaces

Use kerosene heaters only in a ventilated space

Do NOT use stoves, ovens, or BBQ pits for indoor heating

Install a carbon monoxide detector

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