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For our safety and prevention recommendations, please see our brochures:

Have burners and boilers serviced annually
Clean heat ducts and cold air returns
Inspect and sweep chimneys
Remove dust and dirt from electrical heating elements
Wood stoves and pipes should be cleaned and inspected for wear and tear
Test all smoke detectors and replace old batteries
Make sure you have adequate smoke detectors installed throughout your home
Inspect all appliances for wire damage
Make sure no electrical outlet is overloaded
Place all medicines and cleaning products away from children and pets
Store any flammable materials such as gasoline or propane in safety containers away from the home
Do not use gasoline or other flammables inside the house
During winter months, turn off valves and drain pipes for outside faucets to avoid freezing
Don’t leave cooking unattended
Don’t use the oven to heat the house
Don’t leave burning candles unattended
Read and follow safety instructions for any portable heaters
Do not place portable heaters closer than 3 feet to beds or other objects

For additional safety and loss prevention information, please visit the Institute for Business & Home Safety at www.ibhs.org.

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