Preparedness For Winter Weather


We are now getting into the winter months and it’s not too late to make preparations to protect yourself and your family and be ready to assist neighbors, especially the elderly.

It depends on where you live, but even unusually cold temperatures, snow and ice can reach as far south as Atlanta, Ga. While winter hasn’t officially arrived, Washington State is already experiencing weather that is causing some counties to issue warnings.

December and January are the two months annually where excessive cold, winter storms and ice storms occur, especially in the northern states. Even though you don’t know the amounts, effects or timing of weather systems, you should always be prepared to ensure your families safety and comfort.

When preparing for cold weather, we’re not just talking about bringing your plants in or covering your outside faucets to protect against freezing. It’s not just the weather itself that is cause for concern. People get hurt and even die in traffic collisions, suffer heart attacks while shoveling snow or suffer setbacks due to lengthy exposure to cold temperatures.

Here are some tips you should keep in mind when preparing for winter weather.

Prepare family and home

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