Home Safety

Inspect your space heater for cracked or damaged cords and broken plugs. Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets and never into an extension cord or power strip.
Inspect your space heater for cracked or damaged cords and broken plugs. Plug space heaters directly into wall outlets and never into an extension cord or power strip.2019-03-29T00:05:23+00:00
Place space heaters on a solid, flat surface and keep them and their electrical cords from things that can burn.
Place space heaters on a solid, flat surface and keep them and their electrical cords from things that can burn.2019-03-29T00:04:39+00:00
Keep oxygen tanks at least 5 feet from a heat source, open flames or electrical devices. Never use a candle, match, lighter or other open flame near medical oxygen.
Keep oxygen tanks at least 5 feet from a heat source, open flames or electrical devices. Never use a candle, match, lighter or other open flame near medical oxygen.2019-03-29T00:04:03+00:00
Place portable space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn.
Place portable space heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn.2019-03-29T00:03:33+00:00
Make sure all vents for your furnace, stove, fireplaces, and dryers are clear of snow and other debris.
Make sure all vents for your furnace, stove, fireplaces, and dryers are clear of snow and other debris.2019-03-28T23:59:57+00:00
Place your grill at least 3 feet from siding, deck railings, eaves and overhanging branches.
Place your grill at least 3 feet from siding, deck railings, eaves and overhanging branches.2019-03-28T23:56:19+00:00
Treat a burn right away by putting it in cool water for 3 to 5 minutes. Cover with a clean, dry cloth. Do not apply creams, ointments, sprays or other home remedies. Get medical help right away by calling 911 or the fire department.
Treat a burn right away by putting it in cool water for 3 to 5 minutes. Cover with a clean, dry cloth. Do not apply creams, ointments, sprays or other home remedies. Get medical help right away by calling 911 or the fire department.2019-03-28T23:51:29+00:00
Do not throw cigarettes where they can easily catch fire: into bushes, plotted plants or landscaping, peat moss, dried grasses or mulch.
Do not throw cigarettes where they can easily catch fire: into bushes, plotted plants or landscaping, peat moss, dried grasses or mulch.2019-03-28T23:43:44+00:00

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