When you lose power or heat at home:* The safest light source is a battery-operated flashlight or lantern (kerosene lamps release toxic fumes when used indoors).
* If you must use candles, burn only one or two at a time. Never leave them unattended.
* If there's no heat, close the doors to any rooms you're not using to conserve warmth.
* Don't leave a fire burning in the fireplace overnight.
* Never light a charcoal or gas grill or a camping stove indoors.
* You can use a portable generator as long as it's outside. If you turn it on inside the garage, fumes can seep into the house.
* Don't be tempted to keep the oven door open for heat; it's a fire hazard. And gas ovens will also release fumes.
WARNING: A baby under age 1 can't maintain body heat well in a cold environment. So if the heat goes off at home, bundleup your baby and go to a friend's house or a motel. (Don't try to tough it out by staying or sleeping in an unheated house.)
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