OLDER ADULT FIRE SAFETY - HEATING

Do you know the second leading cause of fire death for older adults is heating? Hi, I’m Rob 
Neale from the United States Fire Administration. To make sure you’ll stay warm and safe 
this winter, follow these life-saving tips: 

When buying a space heater, look for the auto-off feature should the heater fall over. Keep 
space heaters at least three feet away from other objects. Your fireplace should have a screen 
large enough to catch flying sparks and rolling logs. 

This message is brought to you by the United States Fire Administration, your local fire 
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