# Space Heater Safety at Home in Pickens County, SC

Many older adults in Pickens County use a space heater to stay warm on cold nights. A companion can help keep heaters used safely around the house. Non-medical support only; call 911 for any fire or emergency.

- Keep space heaters at least three feet from beds, curtains, blankets, and furniture.
- Plug heaters straight into the wall, not into an extension cord or power strip.
- Turn heaters off when leaving the room or going to sleep.
- Test smoke alarms and replace dead batteries so the home is ready before winter.

Request help: https://pickenscountyseniorcare.com/contact.html