Alternate Power Safety Tips for Wheat Ridge?

1/19/2022 (Permalink)

Our technicians respond to storm damage emergencies 24-hours a day in Jefferson County.

SERVPRO® of Golden/Wheat Ridge/Evergreen wants everyone in Wheat Ridge to stay safe during a winter storm. Here are some tips from the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for using alternate methods for lighting, and generator and other appliances safely:

Light your home safely.

• Use battery-powered flashlights or lanterns rather than candles, if possible. Candles can lead to house fires.
• If you do use candles, never leave lit candles unattended
• Visit What You Need to Know When the Power Goes Out Unexpectedly for more information on power outage safety

Use generators and other appliances safely.

• Generators should be located at least 20 feet from any window, door, or vent and in a space where rain and snow will not reach them
• Protect yourself from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning by installing a battery-operated CO detector
• Never use generators, gas or charcoal grills, camp stoves, or similar devices inside your home, in basements, in garages, or near windows. The fumes are deadly.
• Plug in appliances to the generator using individual heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cords
• Do not use the generator or appliances if they are wet
• Do not store gasoline indoors where the fumes could ignite

Call Us!

When your Wheat Ridge home or commercial business needs storm damage restoration services, SERVPRO® Golden/Wheat Ridge/Evergreen is Here to Help. ® We’ll restore your storm damage, “Like it never even happened.” Call us today at 303-279-8055.

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