Consumers Energy Offers Important Tips to Stay Safe and Warm During Michigan's Winter
With heating equipment a leading cause of fires in December, January and February, Consumers Energy is sharing important safety tips to help Michigan residents stay safe and warm. "It is our privilege to provide natural gas and electric service to our family, friends and neighbors around the state, but we are also committed to sharing information to help them stay safe during the winter months," said LeeRoy Wells, Jr, vice president of operations support for Consumers Energy. According to the National Fire Protection Association, heating equipment is a leading cause of home fire deaths. Half of home heating equipment fires are reported during the months of December, January and February. To help prevent a tragedy, follow these simple safety tips: Keep anything that can burn at least three feet away from heating equipment, like a furnace, fireplaces, wood stove or portable space heater. Never use your oven to heat your home. Have heating equipment and chimneys cleaned and inspected...