Warm Up to a Safe Winter Campaign

Join MBG in helping our mutual clients warm up to a safe winter this year. With energy prices soaring and temperatures plummeting, many of our friends, neighbors and clients may resort to the use of alternative heat sources to stay warm. Electric, kerosene and propane space heaters alone cause more than 25,000 residential fires each year and are to blame for more deaths than any other type of heating source. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to share these safety posts. Or, feel free to use the resources below to share the material as you like.

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1. Space heaters need space
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As energy costs rise and temperatures plummet, you may find yourself considering alternative sources like space heaters to stay warm this winter. Just make sure you’re warming up wisely; space heaters are responsible for more than 25,000 residential fires each year. Learn how use them safely: https://bit.ly/3xbyciq. #WarmUpToASafeWinter #MBGCares #SpaceHeaterSafety #FireSafety

2. Plugging in a space heater
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Never plug a portable heater of any kind into an extension cord. Always plug it directly into the wall outlet to prevent a fire hazard. Learn more about extension cord safety: https://bit.ly/3SnclgO  #WarmUpToASafeWinter #MBGCares #SpaceHeaterSafety #FireSafety 

3. Using propane space heaters
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Propane heaters are a cost-effective alternative heat source, but they put you at a higher risk for fire and carbon monoxide poisoning than other heating sources. Here’s how to use one safely: https://bit.ly/3xZa8Qq #WarmUpToASafeWinter #MBGCares #PropaneHeaterSafety

4. Safe use of kerosene heaters
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Lowering your thermostat this winter? Supplementing with a kerosene heater? Make sure it is at least three feet away from anything flammable, such as drapes, furniture and blankets. Bone up on additional safety tips: https://bit.ly/3V2iCA1
#WarmUpToASafeWinter #MBGCares #KeroseneHeaterSafety #FireSafety

5. Woodstove safety
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Thinking of installing a wood-burning stove this season to save on energy costs? Carefully evaluate where you will put it, and make sure it is installed correctly. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ChsDly  #WarmUpToASafeWinter #MBGCares #FireSafety

6.  Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning
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Carbon monoxide poisoning is totally preventable if you take the right precautions, from consistent use of CO detectors and regular upkeep on any fuel-burning source in your home, including fireplaces. Here are the how-to’s: https://bit.ly/3xWEzH6  #WarmUpToASafeWinter #MBGCares #CarbonMonoxideSafety #CarbonMonoxidePoisoningPrevention

7. Super simple ways to save on energy
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Looking for ways to save on energy costs? Try these super simple ideas: https://bit.ly/3rfd5bP  #WarmUpToASafeWinter #MBGCares #EnergyConservation

8. Be prepared for electrical fires
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Plugging in a space heater to help trim energy costs the year? Make sure you know how to prevent electrical fires and be prepared to fight one if you must. NEVER douse an electrical fire with water. Do your homework to learn what type of fire extinguisher you need to have on hand to put out an electrical blaze: https://bit.ly/3fgc2FJ #WarmUpToASafeWinter #MBGCares #ElectricalFires

9. Know how to fight different types of fires
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Make sure your warm, cozy winter is a safe one. Did you know there are five types of fires based on the kind of fuel that is burning? Using the wrong extinguishing agent can make a fire worse. Consult this guide to learn how to safely quench each type of blaze: https://bit.ly/3ChLpt0 #WarmUpToASafeWinter #MBGCares #FireSafety

10. Alternative heat sources: The stats and facts
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Looking ways to cut energy bills this winter? Space heaters may reduce your costs, but they increase the risk of fire and carbon monoxide poisoning in your home. Know the stats. Know the facts. #WarmUpToASafeWinter #MBGCares #FireSafety #CarbonMonoxidePoisoning 

11. Space heater safety
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Before you fire up a space heater, make sure you know the safety basics for each type.
#WarmUpToASafeWinter #MBGCares #SafetyTips #SpaceHeaterSafety