As Chicago stares down its first winter storm of the year, it’s important to be prepared, take precautions and know your resources.
If travel is necessary in subzero temperatures, officials urge commuters to watch for scattered slick spots likely forming on ramps, overpasses, bridges and shaded areas overnight.
Be sure tires are properly inflated during cold weather. Tires lose a pound of pressure for every 10 degrees the temperature drops. Cell phone users should call *999 motorist assistance for roadway assistance and note the roadway and direction of travel and nearest milepost or crossroad.Little changes can add up to big savings with these weatherization tips, Nicor Gas recommends:
If using a space heater inside the home, keep it at least three feet from flammable items such as curtains, blankets and couches If a natural gas meter is damaged or underground gas line is exposed, immediately leave the area and call 911 or the 24-hour emergency response line 888.Nicor4U from a safe location.Only use newer models with safety features like automatic shut-off.
Check for air leaks around windows and doors using a lit incense stick. If the smoke is sucked out of an opening, seal the leak with caulk, spray foam or weather stripping. Volunteer to check on elderly neighbors, friends, or relatives who may need assistance during the outage. Don’t plug emergency generators into electric outlets or hook them directly to your home’s electrical system as they can feed electricity back into the power lines, putting you and line workers in danger.What to Do After a Power Outage, you should follow the below tips once your power is restored:
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