MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP - Here are a few heating tips to keep your home safe this winter:

1) Make sure to unplug any portable heaters before leaving a room.

2) Clean out your heating vents on a regular basis.

3) Do not use ovens, gas grills, or stoves to heat your home.

4) Do not overload electrical outlets with heaters, lamps, or other devices and keep your cords tide.