First things first, you want to have the right supplies on hand. Create a basic emergency kit that includes a battery powered radio and at least one week’s worth of food and safety supplies. Also include:
- Drinking Water
- Canned/No-Cook Food
- Non-Electric Can Opener
- Prescription Medicine As Needed
- First Aid Kit
- Bag of Cat Litter or Sand to add traction on walkways
- Battery Powered Lamps
- Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarm in working order
And what about when bad weather hits? Here are a few things to put on your winter storm
checklist:
- Leave water taps slightly open so they drip to prevent frozen pipes.
- Open kitchen cabinet doors under the sink to keep the pipes warm.
- Have an alternate heat source in case the power goes out. If the fireplace, make sure you have plenty of dry firewood.
The most important thing you can do? Be prepared!
A benefit to winter storms is that you generally have plenty of warning
that one is on the way. Don’t wait until
the roads are icy and dangerous. Get
your supplies packed, your pipes protected, and a backup plan in case of a
power outage. And make sure that you
have great Homeowners Insurance! We can
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