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Energy use safety ideas from Xcel Energy W State law requires a carbon monoxide using fuel-burning heaters in enclosed inter is well under way in the detector within ten feet of each bedroom. rooms to prevent carbon monoxide poi- Detectors identify traces of carbon monox-soning. weather can bring potential ide in the home and sound an alarm when safety hazards. Xcel Energy offers the fol- carbon monoxide is detected. The most Stay more than lowing advice to help you and your family effective detectors have a battery-backup ten feet away from power lines when stay safe and warm: system and include a memory function knocking snow off your roof or trees. that records and indicates the highest Accidental contact with power lines can If your home has an outside concentration levels detected. Install, test gas meter, check it routinely and gently and maintain the detector according to the clear away any buildup of ice or snow. A manufacturers recommendations. People who are frail, el- plugged regulator vent on the gas meter derly, or ill are most susceptible to cold and can lead to a dangerous buildup of natural hypothermiaa dangerous drop in body gas inside a building. homes supply of fresh air. Either use glass temperature. Keep warm by dressing in layers and using blankets. Maintain house- Xcel En- slightly to supplement the air supply to the hold temperature at a comfortable level. ergy strongly recommends annual inspec- tions of your natural gas appliances as the key defense against carbon monoxide Committee members needed : Make sure children and poisoning. Appliance inspections are vi- T pets cant touch or knock over a heater. To he City of Arden Hills is looking for tally important because they can determine avoid electric shock, dont use an electrical Arden Hills residents to represent the and correct the source of the problem if it heater near the shower or bathtub. Avoid City Council on two local organizations. exists. The committee descriptions and meet- ing schedules are listed below. Commit- Tips for reducing energy costs tee members will be expected to attend monthly meetings and provide the Council W with updates inter is here and with it heating bills. Xcel Energy has designe is a new and businesses save money year round. It encourages everyone to advantage of the full breadth of money-and-energy-saving program County which creates awareness and connects service members, veterans Select Save Money & Energy on its website, xcelenergy.com, for information on topics and their families with community such as support, training, services, and re- sources. Meetings are held the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. of these programs City Hall, 26660 Civic Center Drive, Cable Commission offers scholarships T Additional eligibility information and ap- he North Suburban Communica- plication forms are available at City Hall, and mental health agency that has been - with Comcast in accepting applications serving communities since 1976. Its for its annual scholarship awards. This mission is to prepare youth and fami- website www.CTVNorthSuburbs.org year at least $30,000 in scholarships will lies for healthy lives. Each year NYFS (select NSCC), and by calling NSCCs be awarded to residents from ten north touches the lives of more than 4,000 suburban cities, including Arden Hills. The youth, families, and adults. The meet- minimum award is $1,000. ings are held on the third Thursday of The application deadline is April 13, 2012, every month at 7 a.m. at the NYFS at 4 p.m. Applicants must have completed at least one year of college or vocational training Avenue North, Shoreview. The students selected for a scholarship from an accredited school, with a primary invited to receive their awards at the Com- Deputy Clerk, 651-792-7811 or munications Commissions June 7 meeting. engineering, or a similar course of study. becky.brazys@ci.arden-hills.mn.us 5 for details.