Safety tips for Webster to guide you through the winter

12/4/2019 (Permalink)

If you are using a space heater(s)

• Only use heaters with an Underwriters Laboratory approval or another national testing lab.
• Keep the heater at least 3 feet from anything that is flammable.
• ALWAYS turn off space heaters when you leave the room, and before going to bed.
• NEVER use your oven to heat your home!

Using a fireplace

• Make sure your chimney has recently been inspected and cleaned by a professional before using it this season.
• Be sure you are burning clean, dry wood.
• Be sure there is a screen in front of the fireplace to prevent any sparks from flying into the room.
• Do NOT use gasoline or lighter fluid to start a fire
• Don’t use plastic or paper materials to remove ashes
  • Instead, use a metal covered container
• Never vacuum hot embers.

General fire safety tips

• Be sure everyone knows how to dial 9-1-1
• Make sure the fire alarms are working by testing them, and be sure the batteries are fresh.
  • They should be tested monthly
  • Batteries should be replaced once a year or when the low battery alarm chirps.

*Information gathered from Smithfield Fire Department 

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