- Check carbon monoxide detectors and smoke alarms and put in fresh batteries.
- Clean and replace filters in your furnace or heating system.
- Clean range hood filters to avoid possible grease fires.
- Test garage door and grease tracks as needed
- Clear gutters of spring and fall foliage.
- Inspect and insulate pipes to protect them from freezing.
Emergency Preparedness: In case of an emergency, all the adults in your household should know where the following controls are located and how to turn them off:
- Heating fuel main shutoff.
- Main electrical fuse/breaker box.
- Main water shutoff.
- Water shutoff valve for toilets, sink faucets, and your washing machine.
- Keep a wrench nearby each of the vital shutoff valves.
- Every home should also have a fire extinguisher in the kitchen and in the garage.
