Energy Tips For Colder Weather

Saturday, March 1, 2014

(NAPSA)—Here’s news that may warm your heart—and your home. There’s now a new resource from the Eldercare Locator to help keep older adults safe and warm during the cold weather months. It’s a brochure called “Winter Warmth and Safety: Home Energy Tips for Older Adults,” and it provides tips about preparing a home for winter weather and saving money on energy expenses. Hints To Help You The brochure suggests you: *Make sure your home is energy efficient by installing a programmable thermostat and sealing and insulating ducts. eLearn about energy assis- tance programs such as the LowIncome Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and utility nocutoff programs. Avoid the risk of homefires by not using your stove or oven to heat your home. Make sure carbon monoxide detectors are installed and working properly. eLearn about Weatherization Assistance Programs (WAP). *Be sure to schedule a checkup of your heating equipment. Dirt and neglect are the No. 1 cause of heating system failure. Older people may be more suscep- tible to the cold than others, but a few simple steps can help keep them warm and safe at home. *Insulate water pipes to avoid freezing and bursting. Be sure to drain and turn off outside waterspouts. *Identify alternative living arrangements should extreme weather conditions occur. Have a plan ready. Learn More For further tips and a free copy of the brochure, which is available in English and Spanish, call (800) 677-1116 or download it at www. eldercare.gov. The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging.

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