Alabama heat wave prompts official warnings on illness and energy use

As Alabama braces for the heat wave expected over the next week, experts nationwide are offering advice on how to keep yourself safe and reduce your power bill.

The U.S. Department of Energy says checking for air leaks and sealing them, ensuring proper insulation, unplugging electronic devices that are not in use, and reducing lighting whenever possible are all good ways to lower energy costs.

You can see all the recommendations here…

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