Winter Weather Safety Tips

POSTED: 1:58 pm EDT October 17, 2007

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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