LITTLE ROCK — As cooler temperatures settle in and daylight hours grow shorter, Entergy Arkansas is urging residents to take precautions to stay safe and comfortable this fall.
The company recommends having heating systems inspected and cleaned by a qualified professional before turning on furnaces or other equipment for the season. The National Fire Protection Association advises annual maintenance of furnaces, fireplaces, and chimneys to reduce safety risks and ensure proper function.
Entergy Arkansas shared the following heating safety tips:
- Maintain at least 3 feet of clearance around heating appliances and flammable materials. - Never operate a portable generator inside a home or enclosed structure, including garages. - Verify that smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors are installed and in working condition.
In addition to indoor safety, Entergy Arkansas highlighted the importance of operational streetlights for visibility and community wellbeing as the end of daylight saving time brings earlier sunsets.
The utility’s lighting teams regularly patrol and inspect streetlights they own or maintain, and customers are encouraged to report any outages they observe. Streetlight issues can be reported through the Entergy mobile app, online at entergy.com, or by calling 1-800-9OUTAGE.
For more information on preparing for the season and safety tips, customers can visit Entergy’s website or reach out via its mobile app.