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Red
Cross
Tips to Stay Warm
Posted 5 January
2010
Bone chilling temperatures have gripped much of the country, and the
American Red Cross urges everyone to be safe and prepare as much as
possible.
Many are looking to cut down on expenses when temperatures drop and
home-heating costs rise. “There is usually an increase in home fires at
this time of year because of the use of candles and space heaters,”
said Scott Conner, Red Cross senior vice president for Preparedness and
Health and Safety Services. “We have steps people can follow to
reduce their risk of starting a fire in their home, and still cut down
on their heating bills.”
HEAT YOUR HOME SAFELY
· All heaters
need space! Keep things that can burn, such as paper, bedding or
furniture, at least 3 feet away from heating equipment, fireplaces and
stoves.
· Place portable
space heaters on a hard, level, nonflammable surface. Do not put
space heaters on rugs or carpets, near bedding or drapes, and keep
children and pets away. Look for a model that shuts off
automatically if the space heater tips over. Do not use heating
equipment to dry wet clothing.
· Never use the
stove or oven to heat your home.
· Never leave
portable heaters, wood burning stoves or fireplaces unattended.
Turn them off before leaving or going to bed.
· Keep the fire
in the fireplace by using a glass or metal screen large enough to catch
sparks and rolling logs.
CUT DOWN ON YOUR HEATING BILLS
· Eliminate
drafts. Use either insulating tape or caulking strips to surround
windows and door moldings. Cover your windows with plastic
sheeting. If you have storm windows or storm doors, get them up
to keep the cold out.
· Make sure heat
vents aren’t blocked by furniture.
· Turn down the
thermostat.
· Close off any
rooms that aren’t in use and close heat vents or turn off radiators in
those rooms.
· Insulate your
light switch and outlet plates with foam pads. Cold air can seep into
the house through them.
· Use heavy
curtains to keep cold air out. Open them during the day to let
the sun help warm your home and close them at night. Use fabric
snakes or old carpets in front of windows and doors to help eliminate
drafts.
· Turn off vent
fans in the kitchen and bathroom when they are no longer needed.
· Set ceiling
fans to blow air down.
DON’T FORGET FIDO AND YOUR NEIGHBOR
· Dress in
several layers of lightweight clothing. Don’t forget gloves or mittens,
and a hat, preferably one that covers your ears.
· Wear
waterproof, insulated boots to keep feet warm and dry and to maintain
footing in ice and snow.
· Don’t forget
pets – bring them indoors. If that’s not possible, provide
adequate shelter to keep them warm and make sure they can get to
unfrozen water.
· Check on
people who require special assistance such as elderly people living
alone, people with disabilities and children.
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