Tips for heater safety from New York Fire Department’s bravest
Posted by Judy Breck on January 8, 2008
In New York City subways this January advertising cards above the seats include a picture of a city fire fighter who is offering safety tips for using portable heaters. He urges riders to go to heatersafety.org for STAY SAFE: TOP TIPS FOR USING YOUR ELECTRIC HEATER SAFELY. The website, in both English and Espanol, offers 12 illustrated tips online and a free brochure to order by email. There is also an audio message that plays when you click here. The audio features one of New York’s bravest: FDNY Lt. Anthony Mancuso discussing portable heater safety. The STAY SAFE website and brochures offer materials and advice from experts. The materials are free and can be used by parents and teachers to inform children about the dangers of portable heaters, helping to keep them safe. The project is sponsored by the Association of Home appliance manufacturers.
