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Warm Up to Safe Heat

When severe weather like ice hits and knocks out the power, alternative heating can keep you warm for days. Safe emergency heating like those below can keep at least one room of your house warm enough to be livable.

Here are some options:

  • A fireplace with ample supply of wood
  • Small, well-ventilated wood, coal or camp stove with fuel
  • Portable space heater or kerosene heater

It is important that you follow manufacturer’s operating instructions and use emergency heating equipment properly to prevent fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.

Make sure to keep fire extinguishers on hand, and make sure your family knows how to use them.

This information is provided as a general reference only and is subject to change without notice.