Winter Preparedness for your Home and Vehicle

Preparing your home and vehicles for winter can help ensure your family is ready for anything winter throws your way.

YOUR HOME

● Install weather stripping insulation where you feel a breeze. Adding storm windows to older homes will be an added barrier for those cold, windy nights.

● If you have exposed water lines on exterior walls, now is the time to insulate them.

● Remove leaves and debris from gutters and repair leaks.

● Have your heating system serviced and make sure to change your air filter.

● Prepare your fireplace and chimney for warm winter fires.

● Inspect all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors and change batteries where necessary.

YOUR VEHICLE

● Schedule for a winterizing service

● Check your tires for wear and tear and replace if necessary.

● Replace your regular windshield washer fluid with a winter formula

● Keep an emergency kit in each vehicle that includes

- Phone charger, flashlight and batteries

- Blanket, hats, gloves

- Snacks and water

- A form of sand for traction if you get stuck

- First aid kit

(www.cdc.gov)

By following these suggestions, you can feel comfortable that your home and vehicle will keep you and your family safe when winter arrives.