Thursday, December 16, 2010
Use Caution With Portable Generators And Heaters
KENTUCKY...
With winter weather hitting Kentucky again, it's possible there will be power outages, and the Public Service Commission wants people to be careful if they need to use portable generators and heaters.
PSC Chairman David Armstrong says carbon monoxide poisoning is one danger people face with portable generators. He advises using them only outside in well-ventilated areas and not in a garage, basement or breezeway. Armstrong also says they shouldn't be operated near windows, doors or other areas where exhaust fumes can be drawn inside an occupied building or home.
Charcoal grills, gas grills and other open-flame devices should be used indoors for heating or cooking. Fireplaces and wood stoves need to be properly vented and properly working.
And portable heaters should be approved for indoor use and manufacturer instructions followed. Portable heaters can cause fires and should have features that turn them off in case they overheat or are tipped over. Flammable materials should be kept at least three feet away.
With winter weather hitting Kentucky again, it's possible there will be power outages, and the Public Service Commission wants people to be careful if they need to use portable generators and heaters.
PSC Chairman David Armstrong says carbon monoxide poisoning is one danger people face with portable generators. He advises using them only outside in well-ventilated areas and not in a garage, basement or breezeway. Armstrong also says they shouldn't be operated near windows, doors or other areas where exhaust fumes can be drawn inside an occupied building or home.
Charcoal grills, gas grills and other open-flame devices should be used indoors for heating or cooking. Fireplaces and wood stoves need to be properly vented and properly working.
And portable heaters should be approved for indoor use and manufacturer instructions followed. Portable heaters can cause fires and should have features that turn them off in case they overheat or are tipped over. Flammable materials should be kept at least three feet away.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 11:25 PM 
