Change your furnace filter
MONTHLY to
ensure proper and safe operation.
Be sure you have an operating Carbon
Monoxide detector in place. Carbon Monoxide is an odorless,
colorless gas.
IT
IS DEADLY!
IF anyone in your house is experiencing
headaches, drowsiness or nausea, these could be early signs of Carbon Monoxide poisoning.
Leave the house and call 911 immediately.
If you smell natural gas,
call RG&E.
If the odor is inside, leave the building immediately and call RG&E from
a neighbors.
If you use an indoor fireplace or wood
burning stove, be sure there is adequate ventilation.
NEVER use charcoal in an indoor
fireplace or wood burning stove.
Keep children away from the fireplace,
wood burner or other auxiliary heating devices. A child playing near or just being
too close to these could be severely burned or even killed.
Keep children away from operating power
equipment....plows, snow blowers, etc.
Use extreme caution when refueling
equipment that has been running. If possible, allow equipment to cool down prior to
refueling.
Avoid hypothermia and
frost bite. Wear several layers of clothes to stay warm and
dry. Most body heat is lost through the head. Be sure to
wear a warm hat, preferably with a face mask. Gloves are also
needed.
When on the ice, use extreme caution and be sure
the ice is solid and safe to walk or skate on. ** If someone goes
through the ice, call 911 immediately. DO NOT try and go
out to rescue them. The ice around the area of the hole will
probably not support the weight. If available, throw the victim a
rope or any object that will help keep them afloat. Your local
emergency service providers are trained and equipped to make rescues of
this type. DO NOT become a 2nd victim. This will only
compound the difficulty of the rescue.
Keep children away from
the street. With snow piled at or near the corners of the driveway
and along the street, drivers cannot see children playing.
Sledding, Skiing and
Snowboarding are great ways to spend a
winter day. Sled ONLY in open, well lit areas. Ski
and Snowboard ONLY at
properly monitored areas with on-site emergency services. Trees
and large bumps or mounds of snow pose the greatest threat.
Ski and Snowboard ONLY
on slopes that match your level of expertise.
If someone is injured, DO NOT move them. Call
911 or contact the Ski Patrol immediately and cover them to keep them
warm. Neck and spinal cord injuries are common on the
slopes. Moving the victim may cause additional and irreversible
injury.
Drive carefully and
leave extra time to reach your destination.
Adjust your speed for the conditions.
If you drive a Sport
Utility Vehicle(SUV), remember that the 4 Wheel Drive
capability helps you get through the snow and slush, but WILL NOT help
you STOP!