- Place space heaters on a solid surface at least three feet away from anything flammable. Always turn off space heaters before leaving the room or going to sleep.
- Never leave a fireplace unless its embers are completely extinguished and use a fire screen to catch sparks and rolling logs.
- Never touch a downed power line or try to remove trees or limbs from lines. Call 911 or alert your electric cooperative.
- Generators should be placed in an open and ventilated area. They should never be operated inside a home—including in spaces like the basement and garage—due to the danger of inhaling carbon monoxide fumes.
- Prevent your pipes from freezing by allowing faucets to drip during extreme cold.