Polk County officials share safety reminders as temperatures drop

Polk County officials share safety reminders as temperatures drop

POLK COUNTY—With colder weather settling into the area, Polk County Emergency Management and the Fire Marshal’s Office are urging residents to take extra precautions when using space heaters and other supplemental heat sources this season. Officials say heating equipment remains one of the leading causes of home fires during the winter months, making simple safety steps especially important. The department recommends purchasing heaters that carr…