Tip of the Day: Cold Weather Safety

With the temperature being below zero today with the wind chill, there are many things people need to be aware of to stay warm and safe, not just for yourself, but others as well.

1. Bring you pets inside. If they can’t come inside, make sure they have shelter to keep them warm and that their water doesn’t freeze.

2. Don’t us an oven or stove to heat your home.

3. If you use a fireplace, use a metal or glass fire screen that is big enough to catch rolling logs and sparks.

4. Never operate a generator inside the home, including in the basement or garage.

5. Don’t hook up a generator to the wiring of your home.

6. If you use a space heater, place it on a level, hard surface and keep anything that is flammable three feet away from it, such as paper, curtains, clothing, etc.

7. Turn space heaters off and make sure all of the embers are out in the fireplace before leaving the room or going to bed.

Use these tips to stay safe in the cold weather. Also be sure to check on your neighbors, especially the elderly, to make sure they are safe and warm and have plenty to eat!