![]() ![]() Use an approved metal or glass screen in front of fireplaces to prevent embers from flying out of the firebox and into the home. Use a metal grate to hold logs inside fireplaces.Remove any combustibles from central heater closets.Keep all combustible materials away from floor furnaces.Keep space heaters at least three feet away from anything that can burn (furniture, bedding, curtains, etc.) Turn off space heaters when you leave the room or go to bed. Test your smoke alarms monthly and install fresh batteries twice per year when the time changes. ![]() Alarms should be installed inside each sleeping area, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home. Make sure working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are properly installed in your home.Here are some tips from the Fire Department: Safely Use Alternative Heating Sourcesįires at home are common in the winter because of improper use of dangerous heating sources. Get extra medication, oxygen or other medical supplies if it's possible you'll need a refill before the storm's effects are over. Make sure elderly family members, friends and neighbors are prepared for the storm, and check on them during and after the storm. Call (405) 297-3334 if your pipes burst so City crews can shut off water to your home. Open cabinet doors below sinks and let faucets drip if temperatures remain below freezing for a day or more. Put a disaster supply kit in your vehicle that includes blankets. Items for winter storms to add to your disaster kit include additional non-perishable food and water for one or two weeks, extra blankets, coats, gloves, winter hats, and water-resistant boots. Make a Winter Storm Planīe prepared to shelter at home in case of severe weather. Winter weather that can affect Oklahoma City includes snow, blizzards, freezing rain and ice storms. Regional Metro Snow Route Map (includes suburbs) Scroll down for a regional snow map with suburbs, and more winter weather tips from the Office of Emergency Management. Here's our interactive map of snow routes on Oklahoma City roads. ![]()
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