(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Because our cool weather sometimes “arrives on a dime” WMOK asked Metropolis Fire Chief Micah Tolbert to discuss what we can do now to prepare for a safe Fall and Winter.
- Discussion of heating and the importance of maintenance before the weather “turns cold”
- Fireplace — Contact chimney sweep to clean the chimney and inspect
- Furnace — Contact HVAC technician
- Vacant properties in the cities which may draw transients during cold weather
- Chief Tolbert on space heaters – They do have their place. Be sure to test your space heater to make sure that it shuts off when tipped over. If not, it should be replaced.
- Chief Tolbert on 10-year battery smoke detectors and placement of smoke detectors –
- Chief Tolbert on Christmas Decorations –
Hear our full discussion with Chief Tolbert in the Soundcloud Player below:
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