JCP&L Has Cold Weather Tips for East Hanover, Florham Park Homeowners

The Arctic cold that's gripped the region is supposed to start slowly relaxing its hold Wednesday morning. 

JCP&L issued a list of tips to help customers deal with the extreme cold this winter:

• For heating purposes, use only equipment that is made for home heating.
• Never use a gas stove, charcoal grill or lantern intended for outdoor use inside your home as deadly carbon monoxide gas could build up. 
• Ensure space heaters have been tested to the latest safety standards and 
• certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, and always follow the manufacturer’s directions for proper use. Place the heater on a level, hard, nonflammable surface and at least three feet away from bedding, drapes, furniture and other flammable materials. Turn space heaters off when you leave the area or go to sleep. 
• Use a sturdy fireplace screen when operating a fireplace or wood burning stove.
• Never use a portable generator inside the house or a closed garage in the event of a power outage. Ensure the proper generator is selected and installed by a qualified electrician. When operating a generator, the power coming into the home should always be disconnected. Otherwise, power from the generator could be sent back onto the utility lines, creating a hazardous situation for utility workers.