01/23/2026
With dangerously cold temperatures expected tonight into tomorrow, please take steps now to keep yourself, your family, and your home safe.
If You Lose Heat or Power:
• DO NOT use propane heaters, grills, camp stoves, or generators indoors — these can cause deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.
• Never use ovens or stovetops to heat your home.
• Use approved space heaters only, keep them at least 3 feet away from anything flammable, and never leave them unattended.
Using a Wood Stove or Fireplace?
• Make sure your flue or damper is fully open before lighting a fire.
• Burn dry, seasoned wood only.
• Keep combustibles away and ensure smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms are working.
Extreme Cold & Frostbite Risk:
• In the temperatures we’re expecting, frostbite can develop in as little as 10 minutes on exposed skin.
• Limit time outdoors, cover exposed skin, and wear layered, insulated clothing.
• Watch for numbness, pale or waxy skin, and tingling - early signs of cold injury.
Protect Your Home:
• Let faucets drip slightly to help prevent frozen pipes.
• Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air to circulate.
• Check on elderly neighbors, friends, and anyone who may need help staying warm.
Extreme cold can become dangerous quickly - plan ahead, stay warm, and stay safe.
Rest assured: if you need us, Killington Fire & Rescue Services is here.
