JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — More than a dozen fire chiefs gathered at the Kenner Fire Department to discuss home heating safety ahead of Tuesday's winter weather. The fire officials in attendance said residents should not use their fireplaces unless they've recently been inspected by a professional. Warming centers to open in Southeast Louisiana ahead of winter weather They also shared concerns about space heaters. "As we like to say, space heaters need space. Make sure you keep at least three feet away from anything near space heaters that could be combustible. Do not leave them unattended. Do not leave children unattended in the vicinity of space heaters," said New Orleans Fire Department Superintendent Roman Nelson. Fire officials also emphasized the importance of staying home and staying off the roads, as well as not using a stove or oven to heat your home. Watch the full conference: Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts NOPD releases suspect vid in quadruple shooting that killed 2 Heavy snow, gusty winds to hit the northern Gulf Coast starting early Tuesday Mandeville man arrested in connection with attempted murder investigation McCollum leads Pelicans to franchise-best 25-point comeback in a 123-119 OT win over the Jazz Trump signs flurry of restrictive immigration orders on Day One