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Your personal and home's safety with information on carbon monoxide, fire prevention for wood stoves, chimneys, space heaters and other fire tips. Also includes tips on what to do during winter storms, power outages and other related emergencies.
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According to the MA Executive Office of Public Safety, heating equipment is the leading cause of CO2 incidents. Public Safety offers comprehensive information on how to avoid these incidents.
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Heating Safety
The Department of Public Safety provides fire safety information for home heating, including heating with solid fuels and space heaters.
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Comprehensive space heating fire prevention tips. Also links to prevention tips from the National Fire Protection Association which attributes 73% of home heating fire deaths to space heaters.
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Heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January and February, and trails only cooking equipment in home fires year-round. Learn more from the National Fire Protection Association.
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In case of a power outage and when using candles, here are tips to avoid fires.
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Winter Storm and Power Outage Safety
The Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency offers tips on safety during winter storms and power outages.
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Before excavating in yards, all contractors and residents should contact Dig Safe to find out where existing utility pipelines and infrastructure is located.
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What to do if you smell gas?
DO NOT TURN ON OR OFF ANY ELECTRIC LIGHTS OR APPLIANCES.DO NOT OPEN OR CLOSE THE WINDOWS.DO NOT TRY TO SHUT OFF THE GAS.