Belleville’s Fire Chief is issuing an important word of caution as people dig out from the major snowstorm that began on Sunday in Quinte.
Chief Dan Smith says there are a couple of things you can do to help prevent a major problem and also pave the way for emergency responders in case anything goes wrong.
1. Make sure furnace vents are clear of snow. Buried vents can cause furnace malfunctions and carbon monoxide to enter the home.
2. Do your part, and help out fire services by clearing snow around buried fire hydrants in your front yards.
Smith says clearing hydrants can be vitally important to help save time in an emergency.
