City of Dayton recently issued the following announcement.
- Never use candles for emergency lighting
- Never use an oven or stovetop to heat your home
- Keep snow and ice 5 feet away from fire hydrants
- Clear outside furnace, stove, fireplace and gas dryer vents of snow and other debris to prevent carbon monoxide
- Don’t fuel your generator while it’s running
- Don’t use a generator in a wet area; this can cause shock or electrocution
- Generators should always be used outside the home and at least 20 feet away from any windows or other openings
- Connect appliances to generators with grounded, heavy-duty extension cords to prevent electrical fires
- Make sure you have a carbon monoxide alarm when using space heaters or fireplaces
- Keep at least 3 feet distance around space heaters at all times
- Make sure space heaters have an automatic shut off in case it tips over
- Keep away from any downed power lines
- Install smoke alarms with battery back-ups on every floor, inside and outside all sleeping areas, and make sure they are tested monthly
- Install carbon monoxide alarms in your home (at least one on each level)
- Plan for your personal medical needs, such as refrigerated medications, oxygen devices, etc.
- Assemble an emergency preparedness kit with items such as water, non-perishable food, a flashlight, battery-powered radio, first-aid kit, extra batteries, cell phones with chargers, personal hygiene items, emergency contact information, pet supplies, and blankets
- Create a support network for help during an extended power outage
Original source can be found here.
