DID YOU KNOW?
- Winter is when most home fires happen.
- Home heating is the second leading cause of home fires.
- The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning is higher in the winter because many devices used for heating, such as fireplaces, wood stoves, and furnaces, also produce carbon monoxide.
Make sure you are “Winter Ready” by visiting www.ready.gov/winter-ready, where you’ll find tips on the following:
- How to be prepared before a fire happens (and prevent it)
- What to do if a fire breaks out in your home
- How to be prepared for power outages
- What to do in case of a power outage
- Safe winter travel
- More!