With cold weather and temperatures swirling through the area it’s important that you take the necessary steps to protect your home. Over the next several days we are hi-lighting a series on protecting you home from cold weather courtesy of Todays Home Owner.
Staying safe in a snow storm.
- Stockpile nonperishable food and water.
- Refill prescription medications in advance of storm.
- Fill car with gas.
- Charge cell phones.
- Have flashlights, batteries, a weather radio, and a manual can opener on hand.
- A portable generator can come in handy when the lights go out, but take precautions to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning when using.
- Make sure you have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and the batteries powering them are fresh.
- Have a working fire extinguisher on hand for emergencies.
- A chain saw can come in handy for removing broken limbs after an ice storm.