Get Ready for Winter Storms
Are you prepared for possible winter storms? Prep Now!
As winter brings her blustering winds and freezing temperatures, are you prepared? Here are some helpful tips to prepare your home, your travels, and your loved ones.
TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR HOME
- Insulate any water lines that run along exterior walls so your water supply will be less likely to freeze.
- Caulk and weather strip doors and windows.
- Insulate walls and attic.
- Install storm or thermal-pane windows or cover windows with plastic from the inside.
- Repair roof leaks and cut away tree branches that could fall on your home or other structure during a storm.
TIPS TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE
- Stay off roads if at all possible. If trapped in your car, then stay inside.
- Limit your time outside. If you need to go outside, then wear layers of warm clothing.
- Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.
- Reduce the risk of a heart attack by avoiding overexertion when shoveling snow and walking in the snow.
- Learn the signs and treatments for frostbite and hypothermia.
TIPS TO PREPARE YOUR VEHICLE
Here is what you can add to your emergency car kit to stay prepared in case you are stranded in your vehicle.
- Cell phone, portable charger, and extra batteries
- Items to stay warm such as extra hats, coats, mittens, and blankets
- Windshield scraper, shovel and hazard or other reflectors
- Booster cables with fully charged battery or jumper cables
- Battery-powered radio with extra batteries
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Road maps, water and snacks
- First-aid kit with any necessary medications and a pocket knife
- Bright-colored flag or help signs, emergency distress flag, and/or emergency flares
- Waterproof matches and a can to melt snow for water
For more helpful information and resources, visit www.Ready.gov/winter-weather.
Visit our Storm Center for how members can report outages and for our outage map!