Tama Co. Emergency Management offers winter storm safety advice
February 13, 2012
Alternativeheating devices, downed power lines, portable generators, and damaged appliances are all potential hazards during and after a winter storm.
The Tama County Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Fire Administration encourages you to use the following safety tips to help protect yourself, your family, and your home from the potential threat of fire during or after a winter storm.
Alternative heaters need their space. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away.
Never refuel a space heater while it is operating or still hot.
If there is a fire hydrant near your home, keep it clear of snow and debris for easy access by the fire department.
Always use a flashlight - not a candle - for emergency lighting.
Do not use the kitchen oven or range to heat your home. In addition to being a fire hazard, it can be a source of toxic fumes.
Remember to keep fresh batteries on hand for essential tools (flashlights, etc)
Keep vehicles in good working condition with emergency preparedness equipment in the trunk
Keep an emergency preparedness kit in the home, winter is a great time to rotate water and food in the kit (remember 3 days of supplies per person)
Keep an emergency preparedness kit at your school or office
Remember your four way flashers if you do have a winter driving accident
The Tama County Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Fire Administration encourages you to use the following safety tips to help protect yourself, your family, and your home from the potential threat of fire during or after a winter storm.
Alternative heaters need their space. Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away.
Never refuel a space heater while it is operating or still hot.
If there is a fire hydrant near your home, keep it clear of snow and debris for easy access by the fire department.
Always use a flashlight - not a candle - for emergency lighting.
Do not use the kitchen oven or range to heat your home. In addition to being a fire hazard, it can be a source of toxic fumes.
Remember to keep fresh batteries on hand for essential tools (flashlights, etc)
Keep vehicles in good working condition with emergency preparedness equipment in the trunk
Keep an emergency preparedness kit in the home, winter is a great time to rotate water and food in the kit (remember 3 days of supplies per person)
Keep an emergency preparedness kit at your school or office
Remember your four way flashers if you do have a winter driving accident
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