All Somerville Library Locations and the Council on Aging Center (167 Holland St.) will serve as warming centers during business hours on Tues. & Wed. COA building is for seniors only. More info for cold weather safety at somervillema.gov/coldweather. Learn about carbon monoxide safety and preventing frozen water pipes.

Keep your home warm and safe this winter

Review these safety tips to protect your home:

Keep anything that can burn three feet away from heating equipment.
Place your space heater on a solid, flat surface.
Plug your portable heater directly into a wall outlet. Do not use an extension cord.
Turn off and unplug space heaters when you leave the room or go to bed.
Never use an oven to heat your home.
Fireplaces should have glass or a sturdy screen to stop embers or sparks from flying into the room.
Have heating equipment and chimneys professionally cleaned and checked every year.
Make sure there are working smoke alarms on every level of your home and outside each bedroom.

To prevent carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning:

Keep appliance vents clear of snow and debris.
Never leave a vehicle running in an enclosed garage, even with the door open.
Make sure there are are working CO alarms on every level of your home.

If you suspect CO exposure, get outside to fresh air, call 911, and seek medical help if needed.

Get more winter home heating safety information, visit: mass.gov/keepwarmkeepsafe.  For local updates, follow the Somerville Fire Department on Facebook and Instagram.