With the cold temps and some significant weather weather coming this week you might want to find some warm blankets to hug for the next week. Please start making preparations NOW for the extreme cold temps and frozen white stuff that is expected to blanket our area starting Friday after noon through early Sunday. Preparing now will help you ride out the event. Dial 911 for any emergency. Not that extreme weather and high emergency call volumes can lead to slower response times and access delays once the winter storms hits our area.

Portable Electric Heaters are small and convenient but are only safe when operated properly. They use a lot of electricity to produce heat and can cause fire or burns when placed too close to flammables like clothing, blankets and furniture. Be sure to only use devices with safety sensor that will shut off the unit if it knocked over. Also ensure devices are only plugged directly into a wall outlet. Never use an extension cord or circuit strip as these extension devices cannot handle the constant high amperage load. As always, keep heating devices away from children and pets to prevent burns. Stay Safe!