Don’t: Leave your space heater unattended. Always unplug it before you leave the house or go to bed.
Don’t: Use an extension cord to plug in your space heater. It can cause the heater to overheat, and can be a tripping hazard.
Don’t: Place your space heater near curtains, clothing, furniture or bedding.
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Between the lines: Walking down memory lane
By Gwen Kautz, Dawson PPD General Manager gkautz (at) dawsonpower.com 308-324-2386 Who doesn’t like a walk down memory lane? Many of us fondly remember times with our grandparents and their siblings. Dawson PPD was formed in 1937. If you look at the changes we’ve seen...