Keep the chill out and safely enjoy the season.

Your home is one of your most important possessions. By keeping it properly maintained, you can reduce the risk of a loss. Please take a moment to review these important safety tips.

• Check your outlets and all electrical holiday decorations for frayed wires or loose connections.

• Keep adequate fuel reserves on hand because fuel carriers might not be able to refuel for several days during severe weather.

• Lower the temperature in rooms not in use. Make sure there is sufficient heat to prevent the freezing of water pipes.

• Clean or replace your furnace filter before the heating season begins.

• Service snow removal equipment and keep ice melting compound on hand to melt ice on walkways.

• Protect your roof against heavy snow and ice loads. Keep gutters clean and roof drains open.

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