The people calling the shots at Vermonts Okemo Mountain would probably be good weather forecasters.

They chose this year to unveil a unique six-person bubble-faced chairlift that umm, yes, has a heater in the seat. They did it in a winter when the mercury rose above freezing only once this February.

Smart.

I was calling around to ski area officials Tuesday afternoon looking for comments about how the cold is impacting skier visits.

After calls to area mountains without success reaching the PR folks, I called Bonnie MacPherson at Okemo Mountain and she mentioned the new lift.

If there was ever a year to install a bubble chair with a heated seat, this was it, she said proudly. People love it. Its a game changer.

MacPherson said the lift, which replaced the main NorEaster lift, opened Thanksgiving weekend. She said she expected it to be busy at first and then fade.

But months later, probably due in large part to the cold, people are content waiting in lines to ride it.

You can almost ski up and get on any other lift any time because people will stand in line (for that one), she said. They say it feels like a shorter ride and its also very social.

Im hoping to get up for some runs at Okemo before winter is over and check out this lift, the only one of its kind in North America. Mount Snow has one, but without heat, she said.

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In anticipation of an another round of frigid weather that will impact the area Thursday into Friday, Aqua Pennsylvania has recommended several steps that homeowners can take to prevent frozen pipes as well as what to do if pipes freeze.

Aqua says homeowners should have a supply of heat tape and pipe insulation, as well as a portable space heater and hair dryer on hand, in case pipes freeze. Wrap pipes with insulation material or heat tape and wrap indoor water meters with a blanket. Proper and safe use of portable space heaters can also keep exposed pipes in drafty areas from freezing.

For interior plumbing located on an outside wall, such as a kitchen sink, install heat tape to the pipes beneath the sink. If no small children are in the house, open cabinet doors beneath the sink to allow warm air in the home to reach the pipes.

Shut off and drain any outside faucets, including those for lawn sprinkling systems. Shut off and drain any outside faucets, including those for lawn sprinkling systems. Prevent drafts in unheated areas, such as crawl spaces and basements, by replacing broken glass or making repairs. Prevent drafts in unheated areas, such as crawl spaces and basements, by replacing broken glass or making repairs.

When temperatures remain near 10 degrees, residents should leave a very thin stream of water running continuously from at least one tap, preferably the one farthest from the meter. The additional cost of the water is cheaper than the cost of repairing ruptured pipes, Aqua said.

If a pipe freezes, homeowners should locate the frozen area, use a hand-held hair dryer or heat tape to thaw the area. Homeowners should also locate and mark the master valve, typically found at the front of a home, so the water can be turned off in case a pipe breaks. Also, it is advised to make sure lids on outdoor meters are not broken or missing.

If your pipes do break, homeowners should call 1-877-987-2782 to reach their local Aqua representative.

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DECATUR, Ga. (AP) -- DeKalb County Animal Services officials say pet owners need to take extra precautions to keep companions safe while cold weather moves through the region - and Hall County Fire Services is out with some safety tips for the pet owners, themselves.

Animal Services Director Xan Rawls says cats and dogs should be kept inside during cold weather. Rawls says despite cats and dogs having fur, they're not resistant to cold weather and can suffer frostbite and hypothermia, too.

Rawls says drivers should also check beneath their cars and tap on their hoods to make sure cats aren't taking shelter on warm surfaces before starting the engine.

Rawls says pet owners should also check paws for cracks or bleeding and wipe dogs' paws and bellies down after walks because they could pick up traces of anti-freeze or de-icer which could be harmful to them.

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Hall County Fire Services Fire prevention officials encourage residents to take extra precautions during this cold weather and in the aftermath of the ice storm which many people are still without power and their normal heating source.

Many times, people just dont understand the risk involved in using alternative heating methods. Citizens are just trying to keep warm the best way they can, with whatever they have, says Battalion Chief Scott Cagle, Hall County Fire Marshal.

An additional problem during the next few days might be carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. CO gas can come from several sources: gas-fired appliances, charcoal grills, wood-burning furnaces or fireplaces, and motor vehicles. CO poisoning symptoms are similar to flu symptoms. These symptoms include headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea and fatigue. CO poisoning is deadly! Another source of CO, specifically during power outages, is the improper use of generators:

Generators should be operated in well ventilated locations outdoors away from all doors, windows and vent openings.

Never use a generator in an attached garage, even with the door open. Place generators so that exhaust fumes cant enter the home through windows, doors or other openings in the building.

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Updated: 02/17/2015 6:52 AM Created: 02/17/2015 6:42 AM WHEC.com

A Macedon family was not injured in an early morning fire. Firefighters were called to a home on West Street between Bickford and West Main Street.

Crews say a family of three was heating the home with a pellet stove when it malfunctioned. Firefighters say heavy smoke damaged the roof and attic. We're told someone inside woke up due to the smoke and was able to get everyone inside out.

Investigators say they are checking for hot spots throughout the home. Crews say this should be a warning for families using heaters or pellet stoves to heat their homes this winter.

Heating Safety Tips Source: National Fire Protection Association

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ROXBURY TWP. Fire Official Michael Pellek is warning residents to use extreme caution with portable heating devices, especially as the weather strikes zero digits.

Rockaway Borough just had a structure fire last week that was caused by a space heater, Pellek said Wednesday.

In that incident, a malfunctioning space heater is believed to have accidentally sparked a blaze in a Marshall Avenue home early on the morning of Friday, Jan. 30.

According to Rockaway Borough Police, a couple, their 17-year-old and 10-year-old daughters and a dog were sleeping in the home at about 4:42 a.m. when the 17-year-old awoke to the smell of smoke in her room.

The teenager called 911 and the family was able to escape before police arrived on the scene. No one was injured, police said.

The home sustained fire and water damage.

Pellek said that with the popularity of small, personal heating devices, fires like this are becoming more common in the winter months.

Fifty percent of all structure fires reported during the months of December, January and February are caused by heater fires, Pellek said.

And Roxbury Township has not been immune.

Last January 2014, a resident was seriously injured in a fire on Circle Drive that was caused by a space heater, Pellek said.

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John Alvarez, left, Sharon Lawson and well driller Jeff Sheppard, talk about the well Sheppard finished drilling on Tuesday February 3, 2015 in Ocala, Florida.

Just a week ago, Sharon Lawson, 71, was overwhelmed. Her well had all but collapsed, sending muddy water through her pipes.

As she cares for her developmentally disabled sister, who is age 67 with the mental age of a kindergartner, Lawson had no financial means to pay the $5,000 expense to replace the 40-year-old well.

When news hit last week about her dilemma, more than a dozen people began calling her home and offering to help pay for a new well. Even the city of Ocala reached out to Lawson, who lives about a mile from Wild Waters in Silver Springs.

On Tuesday, Lawson was all smiles, watching Jeff Sheppard Well Drilling install a new well on her property.

I can't believe how many people have offered their help, Lawson said. I want to publicly thank everyone who called and sent money.

Two men in particular, Don Dery of Ocklawaha and John Alvarez of Ocala, agreed to split the cost of the $4,000 well and $1,000 worth of new pipe to connect to the house and the electric lines needed to connect the pump.

I read the story and I just wanted to help her, Dery said. Those were terrible living conditions. It is nice to help people when I have the chance.

Alvarez, a relative of former Ocala Police Chief Kenneth Alvarez, said he didn't do it for the publicity, but believes in helping people when he can.

I'm grateful that I was able to help, Alvarez said. And she really needed it.

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