Half of all home heating fires occur from December through February. Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe.
Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from any heat source like fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators or space heaters.
Plug only 1 heat-producing appliance (like a space heater) into an electrical outlet at a time.
Keep portable generators outside, away from windows, and as far away from your home as possible.
Install and test carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month.
Have a qualified professional clean and inspect your chimney and vents every year.
Store cooled ashes in a tightly covered metal container, and
keep it outside at least 10 feet from your home and any nearby buildings.
