Storm door sweep install#

Remember to open the damper before lighting the fireplace.Place ashes into a sealed metal container and store well away from the home for several days before final disposal. Do not place hot fireplace ashes into dumpsters.Have fireplaces inspected and/or cleaned annually by a qualified chimney sweep specialist.Ensure the fire in the fireplace is completely extinguished before going to bed.Use an approved metal or glass screen in front of fireplaces to prevent embers from flying out of the firebox and into the home. Use a metal grate to hold logs inside fireplaces.Remove any combustibles from central heater closets.Keep all combustible materials away from floor furnaces.Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn (furniture, bedding, curtains, etc.) Turn off space heaters when you leave the room or go to bed.

Storm door sweep install#

Test your smoke alarms monthly and install fresh batteries twice per year when the time changes. Alarms should be installed inside each sleeping area, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home. Make sure working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are properly installed in your home.Here are some tips from the Fire Department: Get extra medication, oxygen or other medical supplies if it's possible you'll need a refill before the storm's effects are over.įires at home are common in the winter because of the improper use of dangerous heating sources.Make sure elderly family members, friends and neighbors are prepared for the storm and check on them during and after the storm.

Open cabinet doors below sinks and let faucets drip if temperatures remain below freezing for a day or more.Put a disaster supply kit in your vehicle that includes blankets.Items for winter storms to add to your disaster kit include additional non-perishable food and water for one or two weeks, extra blankets, coats, gloves, winter hats, and water-resistant boots.

Be prepared to shelter at home in case of severe weather.

February 2021 Winter Storm Situational Report #1 (2-12-2021)įirst developed in 2007, the Regional Snow Routes system assists in the coordination of ice and snow removal to increase safety for all citizens and travelers throughout the Oklahoma City region, including emergency vehicles, school buses, public transportation and commercial vehicle traffic.