Assistant Fire Chief for the Perth Fire Services, Andy Moore reminds homeowners of some potential risks that come with accumulated ice and snow around the house.
Natural gas meters are another item to keep clear of snow or ice as they also have vents that need to work properly.
Drummond North Elmsley Tay Valley Chief Greg Saunders has a special piece of advice for those that live in rural areas with properties that have narrow and difficult-to-access driveways.
Another point of home safety is the blue rural address number sign. Saunders notes that they are the first point of contact when an emergency crew is searching for an address during a call-out.
In most cases homeowners are responsible for the costs of replacing a lost or damaged sign, but there can be exceptions such as when a municipal snow-plow causes the damage.
Story by Brian Turner
