Del City, Oklahoma – Winter Driving Safety Tips
Driving in winter on snowy, icy roads through Oklahoma can be a challenge. Here’s a few safety tips to help you through the winter months ahead. Buckle up that seat belt! Have an ice scrapper, battery jumper cables, sand or cat liter and a small shovel. Be sure to keep your windshield washer fluid tank full. Make sure you have plenty of gas, you don’t want to run out of gas in a storm. Drive at a safe distance from other vehicles, at least three times the normal distance from the car in front of you. Reduce your speed and drive slowly to give yourself plenty of time to...
Read MoreMidwest City, OK – Winter Safety Tip – Keeping Warm and Safe!
Winter Safety Tip – Keep furnace vents clear! This winter has been brutally cold lately. We all want to stay warm and safe. Here’s a safety tip – Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning from your furnace. During a storm when there is a large amount of snow falling furnace vents, fresh air intake pipes, and chimneys can become blocked with ice and snow. Carbon monoxide poisoning can invade your home if they become blocked. If you live in a house or a mobile home with a flat roof be aware that snow could pile up and block the chimney causing the pilot light to go out. Carbon...
Read MoreSouth Oklahoma City – Space Heater Fire Safety
10 Tips For Space Heater Fire Safety Some people like to use a space heater to save a little money on their heating bill. Heating one room instead of the whole house seems like a good idea but you must be careful. There are many house fires every year resulting from space heaters. There are also plenty of people who end up with burn injuries while coming in contact with the hot surfaces. Here are some safety tips for using space heaters. 1. Be sure to read the instruction manual. I know nobody likes reading manuals but this is important! 2. If your heater is not new have it inspected and...
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