This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Weather

Storm Dangers: Don't Worry

Here are some winter storm safety tips

IF you lose power during the pending storm do not panic.

1- Turn your heat up to 75 to help keep your home warm if you do lose power

2- Over-ride your programmable thermostats so that they do not lower your heat

Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

3- keep the exhaust and combustion air vents of your high efficiency heating equipment clear of snow.

4- Do not operate any portable generator within 10 feet of your home

Find out what's happening in Concordfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

5- Fill your bathtub with water to flush your toilet

6- Do not try to heat your home with any kind of un-vented fuel burning appliance

7- Please be safe and think before you act as the life of your loved ones is in your hands.

Image via Shutterstock.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?