It is that time of year when fall leaves turn to snowflakes and you need to bring that space heater out of the closet. 

It does not matter which type of space heater you use but, follow these safety tips from the NFPA to reduce the chances of fires and injury:

• Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from a space heater.
• Have a three-foot zone around space heaters for children and never use a space heater in a child's bedroom.
• Run power cords on top of carpet and step over them to avoid abrading the cord. Do not use extension cords.
• Turn off space heaters when going to bed or leaving a room.
• Do not use a space heater in a damp or wet area unless it's specifically made for that purpose.
• Turn space heaters off before leaving the room or going to bed.

Follow these tips to stay safe this winter!