Dawn our property manager passed on some bad
weather advice and some good advice overall, I thought I would share
them. Please stay safe and warm this weekend the weather is going to be
tough.
The winter storm forecasted for
this weekend is supposed to start tonight into late Thursday with significant
snowfall amounts. Below are items to do before the storm to be ready when
it happens.
Have enough
medication on hand to last the duration of the storm a few days more in case
the power goes out. Don’t forget pet meds also.
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Do laundry before the storm so
everyone can dress in layers for warmth
• Everyone in the house should have
their own working flashlight. Remember your phone has a flashlight on
it.
In case of emergency have
flashlights, batteries, emergency weather radio and an emergency contact list
on hand. Have safe shut down and evacuation procedures in
place.
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Have drinking water and
nonperishable foods on premises.
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Get a cooler ready. Put the most
necessary refrigeration-required items in the cooler. Freeze water in
sealable plastic bags for the ice in the cooler.
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Do not open the refrigerator
after the power goes out.
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Fully charge cell phones before
the storm.
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Check doors to make sure they
close tightly. Weather stripping and caulking help prevent heat loss and
drafts.
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Place rugs near entrances to
prevent slipping and falling and help control salt that will inevitably get
tracked in.
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Make sure heating vents are clear
of combustible material.
Obviously, the best place to be
in a storm is safe and warm at home BUT your vehicle needs to be prepared
also. If evacuation becomes necessary your vehicle needs to be ready to
transport you to safety.
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Get a full tank of gas before the
storm. This will give you a little extra weight on the road and gas
stations require power to pump gas. If the power and heat go out, vehicles can
be used to warm people and charge cell phones, in short intervals, as long as
the vehicle is in the open.
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Vehicle exhaust pipes should be
clear of snow and ice to prevent exhaust into the vehicle cabin.
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Have a small snow shovel and ice
scraper in the vehicle.
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Carry non-clumping kitty litter
for traction.
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Emergency road kits need to be
properly stocked with a working flashlight, flares, a first aid kit and a
thermal blanket.
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Pack a small “winter- ready” bag
in the vehicle; include warm clothes, boots, a blanket, water, non-perishable
food and a can opener as required.
