"We have had reports of people being injured and even killed from things like falling off a roof to carbon monoxide poisoning from generators," said KYEM Director Gen. John Heltzel. "Kentuckians need to use good judgment as we recover from the devastating winter storm. Our top priority is always saving lives."
KYEM is offering the following tips:
* Be careful cleaning debris from property, if using a chainsaw be sure
to read the owners manual and follow the safety instructions.
* Make sure circuit breakers are turned off if you lost power to
prevent surges when electricity is restored.
* Only use generators and portable heaters in well ventilated areas.
Read and follow the manufacturer's safety instructions.
* Use extra caution while driving and be aware that emergency service
vehicles and utility service vehicles may still be working in the area.
For more safety information visit the KYEM Web Site at www.kyem.ky.gov.
There are currently 93 counties in the Commonwealth covered in the Federal Major Disaster Declaration by President Barack Obama for the winter storm that began Jan. 27.
