Fireproof Your Home

The risk of house fires increases during the winter months. Here's how you can avoid a disaster:

• Always supervise children around flammable objects. Keep matches and other objects out of their reach.
• Install smoke detectors and check the batteries monthly
• Never smoke in bed and remember to extinguish cigarettes when you finish smoking
• Keep space heaters at least three feet from curtains, clothing or furniture
• Do not using kerosene lanterns or stoves indoors
• Don't use your oven to heat your home, or leave the oven or other cooking devices on and unattended. 
• Do not leave a clothes dryer on if no one is in the house.
• During the holidays, never leave lighted candles unattended, use decorations that remain cool when lit, and don't overload electrical outlets.