It's Cold Outside around the Country!

According to MLG&W, any time the temperature nears the 20 degree mark, there is a chance of pipes freezing and bursting. In addition to freezing pipes, the cold weather brings other household risks including space heater fires and carbon monoxide leaks. To protect your home and your family, the utility company recommends the following precautions:

• Turn on inside faucets so that they have a slow but steady drip.
• Open cabinet doors so that the pipes are exposed to the warm air in the house.
• Keep space heaters away from other objects (e.g. furniture, curtains, clothing, etc.).
• Never let space heaters run at night when everyone is asleep.
• Purchase and install carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
• Be aware of the symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning including fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, and fuzzy thinking.
• To save money on your utility bill, try to keep the thermostat set to 68 degrees.

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