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Winter Safety Tips

General Safety

  • Never use an oven or range top as a space heater. Using these appliances for heat can pose serious safety risks including fire hazards and carbon monoxide (CO) exposure. 
  • Install a carbon monoxide detector on every floor of your home. Make sure fuel-powered appliances are properly vented so CO doesn't build up.
  • Space heaters should be placed on a level surface and plugged directly into a wall outlet. Keep space heaters at least 3 feet away from anything flammable. Never leave a space heater unattended.
  • Avoid using multiple power strips or adaptors. Exceeding an outlet's electrical capacity can cause a fire.

Gas Safety

  • Chimneys and vents for gas appliances should also be cleared following a major snow or ice storm to enable proper venting, two-way air flow and to prevent equipment malfunction or CO poisoning. Make sure to locate your vents before the first storm of the season.

Don't 

Do

  • Remove snow and ice from the meter or appliance vent pipe carefully with a broom or by hand; do not kick your meter to break or clear ice. Do not use a shovel because it can damage the meter. After clearing snow from your roof, double-check to make sure your meter and vents are clear.
  • Do not shovel snow up against the meter or vent pipe.
  • Remove icicles from overhead eaves and gutters to assure dripping water does not splash and freeze on the meter or vent pipes. Contact a qualified roofing vendor if you cannot safely remove the snow and ice yourself.
  • Clear a path to the meter so emergency responders and our employees have access.

Winter Storm Safety