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Rising costs are affecting all of us. To manage your utility bills this winter, learn to winterize your home by visiting our "Using Your Utilities" portion of the website. Click here for more information.

A few simple reminders can help you celebrate the holidays safely this year:

• Remember to use only lights rated for outdoor use outside your home.
• Do not cover extension cords with presents, furniture, rugs, drapery or other items.
• Place portable heating units away from furniture, boxes and other flammable items; remember to turn them off and unplug them before bed or leaving the house.
• When decorating your tree, run no more than three strands of lights together.
• If lights do not function properly or have frayed or damaged cords, toss them.
• Be careful when using candles. Extinguish them before leaving the room, going to bed or leaving your house.
• Disconnect your outdoor house and shut off the water source to the line to avoid freezing as temperatures dip.

OMU wishes you and your loved ones a happy and safe holiday season.