WIND CHILL ADVISORY / WARMING SHELTER

Dear Enfield Residents,

With the severe cold the Enfield Police Department would like to remind you that if you are without heat you are welcome to call 603-643-2222 to speak with an officer and get information about the town’s Warming Shelter.

Some tips on preventing pipes from freezing:

• Keep garage doors closed, especially if there are water supply lines located in your garage.
• Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing, especially if your sinks are on an exterior wall.
• Let the cold-water drip from a faucet served by exposed pipes.
• Keep your thermostats set to the same temperature day and night.

Here are some safety tips on electric portable space heaters from the National Fire Prevention Agency:

• Purchase a heater with the seal of a qualified testing laboratory.
• Keep the heater at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn, including people.
• Choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection.
• Place the heater on a solid, flat surface.
• Make sure your heater has an auto shut-off to turn the heater off if it tips over.
• Keep space heaters out of the way of foot traffic. Never block an exit.
• Keep children away from the space heater.
• Plug the heater directly into the wall outlet. Never use an extension cord.
• Space heaters should be turned off and unplugged when you leave the room or go to bed.

Stay safe, stay warm – and our emergency departments are here if you need us!

Sincerely,
Emily
Public Safety Administrative Coordinator