Community Corner

Check Your Chimney After the August Earthquake

With the cold weather setting in, check these tips

Virginia's department of Emergency Management has some great tips for checking if your wood stove or fireplace is safe before you stoke the fire this winter. After the rare earthquake, have you checked out your chimney? There could be some signs that it isn't safe. 


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