With winter weather in our region it is important to stay warm and keep your indoors warm while also doing it safely.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has released some safety guidelines for those looking to keep their homes warm and how to do it safely.
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Heat your home safely:
If you plan to use a wood stove, fireplace, or space heater the CDC says to make sure you do it safely and Have at least one of the following heat sources in case the power goes out:
- Extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm winter coats
- Fireplace that is up to code with plenty of dry firewood or a gas log fireplace
- Portable space heaters or kerosene heaters. Check with your local fire department to make sure that kerosene heaters are legal in your area.
- Use fireplaces, wood stoves, or other combustion heaters only if they are properly vented to the outside and do not leak gas from the flue or exhaust into the indoor air space.
- Make sure you have proper ventilation if you must use a kerosene heater.
- Have your heating system serviced by a qualified technician every year.
- Do not burn paper in a fireplace.
- Use only the type of fuel your heater is designed to use—don’t substitute