Stay safe and warm this winter

Stay safe and warm in the cold weather:

• Check your carbon monoxide and smoke detectors twice a year.
• Avoid frozen pipes by opening cabinets around plumbing and run a trickle of water.
• Use heaters on a hard, level surface away from flammables. Do NOT use stoves, ovens or grills for heat.
• Clear your meter of snow and ice with a broom when shoveling your driveway.
• Smell natural gas? Leave immediately, get to a safe location and call 911 and your gas provider.

Stay warm:

• Keep areas around heating vents clean and clear.
• Weatherstrip windows and doors.
• Turn down your thermostat when you’re away for more than 8 hours or install a programmable thermostat.
• Open your shades during the day.
• Use a fireplace insert to reduce heat loss