Winter Storm Preparedness

12/4/2019 (Permalink)

Winter Storm of a home

Throughout the US most states have proclaimed the week of December 2 through December 8^th as Winter Preparedness Week.  State agencies along with the National Weather Service encourages everyone to prepare for severe winter by checking supplies and safety plans before the real weather hits.

Residents should prepare for winter weather now during the milder temperatures while winter emergency supplies are in low demand.  Shovels, battery-powered radio, extra batteries, water and nonperishable foods should be a part of your household emergency kit. Insulate pipes and allow faucets to drip a little during freeze warnings. This will prevent any busted pipes and water damage to your home.  Chimneys should be cleaned and inspected by a qualified professional prior to burning any fires in your fireplace. Chimneys can be filled with highly flammable layers of creosote so having your fireplace inspected is imperative to avoid a potential house fire.

Being prepared can save you and your family from any unneeded stress over the cold winter months.