MAYNARD: Following the Blizzard of 2022, the Maynard Fire Department would like to remind all the residents of the community to clear the exhaust vents around their homes from any snow drifts. Blocked vents can lead to Carbon Monoxide (CO) build up in the home. Captain Parr noted, “CO can build up quickly in conditions like this since the cold weather is leading to heating systems working overtime. Now is the time to test your CO Alarms and ensure they are functioning.” The high snow total and the wind causing drifts has also left most fire hydrants buried throughout town. If you are able to adopt the hydrant near your house and clear three feet on every side it would greatly assist the firefighters in the coming days. “If there is a fire, access to water is one of our first priorities and eliminating the need to locate and dig out a hydrant will make everyone better protected,” Captain Parr said. “Most hydrants are marked with a metal flag marker so they can be found in deep snow.” For more information on Carbon Monoxide hazards visit the Department of Fire Services.