Red Cross urges heat system precautions
Staff reports
CONCORD, N.H. - This month, as the winter season kicks into full gear, the American Red Cross is stressing weather safety and says failing heat systems are one of the top killers this time of year. "Heating equipment is one of the leading causes of home fire deaths, and the risk of home fires increases in colder weather," said Lloyd Ziel, Chief Communications Officer for the American Red Cross in New Hampshire and Vermont. "With the onset of winter across the country, it's more important than ever to be vigilant when it comes to personal safety and staying warm this winter." The Red Cross offers info sheets that anyone can download, print and distribute at school or work. Winter Storm Safety Checklist: http://rdcrss.org/1aG0E7E Power Outage Checklist: http://rdcrss.org/1acCztG
Here are six ways you can stay safe during this winter season:
The Red Cross depends on the generous support of the American public to assist people affected by disasters. If you would like to help, please consider making a donation today by visiting www.redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Contributions may also be sent to your local Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.
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