The Virginian-Pilot
                            THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT  
              Copyright (c) 1996, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, February 4, 1996               TAG: 9602040172
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A1   EDITION: FINAL 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   25 lines

COLD-WEATHER TIPS

ILLUSTRATION: Graphic

If you use candles and or a kerosene heater, keep a fire

extinguisher nearby. Make sure every member of the family knows how

to use it.

Store your kerosene outside the house. And make sure it is

kerosene, not gasoline. Gasoline will explode if used in a kerosene

heater.

Don't sleep too close to a fireplace. Bedding can catch fire.

Bring your pets inside. Near-record lows are expected Monday

morning.

If your car is disabled, open a window to let fresh air in. Toxic

fumes from the engine can be deadly.

Don't pull sleds behind cars. An injury could be fatal.

by CNB