pnbsppdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptbTo The Timesbdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp As state fire commissioner I want to remind Pennsylvanians to be smart about how they heat their homes in the winter and be prepared to deal with emergencies with the help of resources available through a hrefhttpwww.readypa.orgwww.readyPA.orga.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp As a result of the national economic downturn many people are looking for cheaper ways to stay warm. However the improper use of alternative heating sources can be deadly. On average 175 Pennsylvanians die in house fires each year- many of which could have been prevented.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0ptnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp To keep you and your family safe consider these tipsdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in text-indent -0.25in1.span stylefont 7pt Times New Romannbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp spanNever use an oven range or grill as a heating device.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in text-indent -0.25in2.span stylefont 7pt Times New Romannbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp spanInstall carbon monoxide detectors to warn of any buildup of this deadly odorless gas in your home.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in text-indent -0.25in3.span stylefont 7pt Times New Romannbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp spanKeep all heating devices at least three feet away from everything else.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in text-indent -0.25in4.span stylefont 7pt Times New Romannbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp spanKerosene heaters should never be filled while hot and inside your home and avoid overfilling the unit.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in text-indent -0.25in5.span stylefont 7pt Times New Romannbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp spanWhen using an electric heater never use an extension cord never hang items to dry above it and never leave it unattended.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in text-indent -0.25in6.span stylefont 7pt Times New Romannbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp spanKeep candles at least one foot away from anything that burns.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in text-indent -0.25in7.span stylefont 7pt Times New Romannbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp spanMake an escape plan that shows two ways out of every room and have everyone practice it.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in text-indent -0.25in8.span stylefont 7pt Times New Romannbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp spanTest your smoke alarm monthly and replace the battery twice yearly.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in text-indent -0.25in9.span stylefont 7pt Times New Romannbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp spanInspect and clean your chimney before each heating season.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.75in text-indent -0.25in10.nbspNever burn plastics garbage or treated wood in a fireplace or woodstove.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.5innbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.5inI encourage you to take time now to prepare for other emergency threats including winter storms. In addition to developing an evacuation plan for your home you should have an emergency supply kit at home as well as a to-go kit and a roadside emergency kit for your vehicle. Complete checklists for each of these kits and more winter heating safety tips are available at a hrefhttpwww.readypa.orgwww.readyPA.orga.divdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.5innbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.5innbspdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.5innbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp bEDWARD MANNbdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.5inbnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbspnbsp Pennsylvania State Fire Commissionerbdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.5inbnbspbdivdiv stylemargin 0in 0in 0pt 0.5inA letter to the Daily Times from the Commissionerdiv
