Five Ways to Safeguard Your Home This Winter 1. Ensure carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are working properly. If your detectors are battery-
make sure the strip can handle the electrical load. For a safer bet, look for power strips that include surge protection.
operated, replace the batteries annually. Test the detectors once a month and give them a good 4. Clean the fireplace to improve safety and dusting to ensure the sensors are clear of dirt and efficiency. There’s nothing better than a warm fire debris. on a chilly night, but it’s important to maintain 2. Inspect electrical cords. We depend on more your fireplace for safety. As wood burns, a sticky cords during winter, whether for holiday lighting, substance known as creosote builds up in the extension cords or portable heaters. Before using chimney. When creosote buildup becomes too any corded items, double check to make sure cords thick, a chimney fire can ignite. The chimney aren’t frayed or cracked. If you use portable space should be cleaned at least once a year to reduce fire heaters, remember to keep them at least 3 feet away risks. Regular cleaning also improves air flow and from flammable items. Use models that include limits the amount of carbon monoxide that seeps an auto shut-off feature and overheat protection. indoors. Space heaters can take a toll on your energy bills. 5. Practice safety in the kitchen. As we spend more Use them efficiently (to heat smaller spaces) and time in the kitchen during the holiday season, be safely. Never plug a space heater into a power strip. mindful of potential fire hazards. Never leave food Speaking of power strips… that’s cooking on the stovetop unattended. Clean 3. Avoid overloading electrical outlets and power and remove spilled foods from cooking surfaces strips. When overloaded with electrical items, and be mindful of where you place flammable outlets and power strips can overheat and catch items like dish towels. fire. If you use power strips for multiple devices,
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1 – STI 2 – ENT 4 – TEN 5 – SAL 6 – MUL 10 – KEO 12 – NIC 13 – VIA 14 – LIB 15 – AKI
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Substation and feeder numbers can be found on your electric bill.
