How to Safely Heat Your Home as Freezing Temperatures Hit Arkansas

We just thought it was cold in Arkansas a few weeks ago. In the next few days it is going to be really, really cold, are you prepared? We found some great safety tips on heating your home as this Arctic blast hits Arkansas.

As the temperatures drop to the low teens, single digits and below zero in some areas of Arkansas. It's good to go over some safety tips when you are heating your house.  you

There Are More House Fires in The Winter Than Any Other Time of The Year

Did you know that house fires increase in December, January and February? A large number of those house fires are from heating equipment.

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

heating equipment is involved in one of every six reported home fires, and one in every five home fire deaths.

Here Are 9 Safety Tips For Heating Your House This Winter

-Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from all heat sources. This includes fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators, space heaters or candles.

-Never use an oven or stovetop to heat your home.

-Don't leave space heaters unattended. Turn them of if you are leaving the room or going to bed.

-Only plug one heat source into an electrical plug.

-Do not use an extension cord with a space heater. That cord could get very hot and cause a fire.

-Put a screen around an open flame. Never leave a fire burning in the fireplace unattended.

-Never use gasoline to start your fireplace.

-Maintain your equipment and chimney by having them cleaned and inspected every year by a professional.

Have you prepared your water pipes? Here are some tips.

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