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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