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Winter Weather Safety Tips

POSTED: 1:58 pm EDT October 17, 2007

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BOSTON -- General safety tips for winter weather from the Boston Fire Department:

  • Never use your oven for heat;
  • Never leave electric powered portable heaters on while sleeping and they should be kept at least 3 feet away from combustible materials;
  • Do not overload electrical sockets;
  • Never leave candles unattended;
  • CO2 detectors are now required in homes by law. They must be within 10 feet of sleeping areas;
  • Working smoking detectors should be on each floor of your home, particularly near bedrooms;
  • In case of a power outage, stock up on batteries, flashlights and canned goods.

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