Bedroom

• DON'T smoke in bed
• DON'T place heaters within 3 feet of flammable materials.
• DON'T use heaters to dry clothes.
• DON'T use extension cords with portable heaters.
• DON'T leave heaters unattended or sleep while they are on.
• DO unplug heaters after you turn them off.

Living / Family Room

• DON'T put ashtrays on chairs or sofa arms.
• DON'T staple electrical cords to walls or otherwise pierce the insulation.
• DON'T leave unattended cigarettes burning in ash trays.
• DON'T run electrical cord under rugs, over nails or in high traffic area's.
• DO clean chimneys yearly.

Kitchen

• DON'T leave food unattended on the stove. If you must leave the kitchen, take a utensil along as a reminder.
• DON'T cook while wearing sleeves that can dangle near burners.
• DON'T let crumbs build up in toasters.
• DON'T overload electrical outlets with appliances.
• DON'T let curtains hang near your range.
• DO check the kitchen before bed. Oven off? Coffee pot unplugged?

Electrical Safety

• No flammable materials (such as furniture, clothes, curtains or towels) within 3 feet of space heaters or stoves.
• No flammable liquids stored near ignition sources.
• No frayed or cracked electrical cords.
• No electrical cords under rugs, over nails or in high traffic areas.
• All fuses in fuse box are correct size.
• All outlets have cover plates and no exposed wiring.

Alternate Heater Safety

• Plug heaters directly into the wall socket and unplug when not in use.
• No alternate heaters placed where they can be knocked over.

Kitchen Safety

• No small pans on large burners or large pans on small burners.
• Dish towels not used as potholders.
• Turn pot handles away from the front of stoves.