The Press-Dispatch
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The Press-Dispatch and Vectren Energy Deliv- ery (Vectren) wants to re- mind customers to be aware of heating safety throughout the winter months. Having a furnace tune-up by a profes- sional; knowing how to pre- vent carbon monoxide poison- ing and detect a gas leak; and being aware of the safety pre- cautions associated with the use of space heaters are sim- ple ways to keep your house- hold safe throughout the year. "As seasonal temperatures Winter weather is here er safety precautions associ- ated with home heating, the use of natural gas and the use of electric space heaters. Furthermore, don't forget to change the batteries in smoke alarms and carbon monox- ide detectors throughout the home on an annual basis. IF YOU SMELL NATURAL GAS continue to drop and the need for heating your home grows, it's important to keep safety in mind," said Mike Roeder, vice president of government affairs and communications. "Safety begins with simple steps such as ensuring your furnace, space heaters and fireplaces are properly venti- lated and the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are in good working condition." Customers should consid- been struck or ruptured out- side of a home or business, residents are reminded of the following: • Leave the area of the gas In the event a gas line has and/or fire officials. • Alert neighboring prop- erty owners of the potential leak. • Remain in a safe area until emergency personnel arrive and do not enter the home/business or neighbor- ing premises. In the event a gas leak is detected inside of a home or business, residents are re- minded of the following: • Leave the home or busi- leak, as well as areas where the odor of gas is noticeable, immediately. • Do not attempt to re- 227-1376 from somewhere other than the location of the gas leak. The party responsi- ble for the damage to the gas line should also call 911 and report the incident to police start or move powered equip- ment. • Call Vectren at 1-800- ness of the gas leak, as well as areas where the odor of gas is noticeable, immedi- ately. • Do not use the phone or a cell phone while in the building. If you notice the leak while talking on the phone, do not hang up. • Do not turn any lights, appliances or any electrical sources on or off. • Do not light matches. • Do not open or close attached to the home/busi- ness of the suspected leak nor utilize an automatic ga- rage door opener upon ex- iting. • The activities listed Wednesday, November 21, 2012 A-9 Vectren issues safety reminders for the winter heating season above could trigger an igni- tion if gas has significantly accumulated. • Call Vectren at 1-800- 227-1376 from somewhere other than the location of the gas leak. • Alert neighboring prop- erty owners of the potential leak. • Remain in a safe area charge to the customer for calling Vectren to inspect a potential gas leak. Vectren will respond 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. until emergency personnel arrive and do not re-enter the premises. Please note: There is no windows. • Do not start a vehicle if it's parked in a garage that's SPACE HEATER SAFETY Fire Protection Association (NFPA) supplemental heat- ing equipment, such as elec- trical and kerosene heaters, is the leading cause of home fires during the months of December, January and Feb- ruary. To help prevent fires and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning from the use of space heaters, adhere to the following tips as recom- mended by the NFPA: • Install and use appli- ances according to the man- ufacturer's instructions. • Consider using space According to the National ers have been determined to meet specific safety stan- dards, and manufacturers are required to provide im- portant use and care infor- mation to the consumer. a toxic gas produced by the incomplete burning of dif- ferent fuels including gaso- line, kerosene, wood, coal, propane, natural gas and fu- el oil. High concentrations of CO can cause illness and excessive levels can be fatal. If you suspect CO in your MONOXIDE SAFETY Carbon monoxide (CO) is CARBON home, get fresh air immedi- ately and call 911. To prevent CO in your home: • Be sure all appliances are properly installed and maintained. Have a heating professional clean and check your heating and venting system every year. • Check vents, flue pipes and chimneys for corrosion or blockage. • Never run a vehicle or fuel-burning equipment in an enclosed place. • Install at least one CO detector near sleeping areas to add an extra measure of safety. heaters with automatic shut- off capabilities. • Never use unvented gas or kerosene heaters in closed spaces, especially sleeping areas. • Don't use gas applianc- cracked about an inch for ventilation and fresh air. Ventilation is important to keep fuel-burning space heaters from consuming too much oxygen in the house. • Do not leave a space es such as an oven, range or clothes dryer to heat the home. • Leave a window White diamond, leather, remote start, touch screen radio, 32 MPG #16071 heater on when you are not in the room or when you go to sleep and keep small chil- dren away from the unit at all times. • Electric space heaters should be checked for signs of fraying or splitting wires or overheating. Likewise, electric space heaters fre- quently cause fires by over- loading electrical outlets. • Keep space heaters fect attendance for the first grading period. Jonathon is in kindergarten in Lindsey William's classroom. The bicycle was donated by German American Bank and presented by Ron Sharp. Winslow Elementary student Jonathon Ice recently won the bicycle for per- Ice WES bike winner WHERE WILL YOU GO? 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