Don't Let the Cold Catch You Unprepared

10/31/2019 (Permalink)

Winter Storms are Just around the corner are you ready?

Did you know that with winter storms create higher risks in many parts of your life? Things like hypothermia, frostbite, carbon monoxide poisoning and heart attacks from overexertion. With proper precautions are taken we can avoid these risks.

These storms can last any where from a few hours to a few days, know that you and your family will be secure during this time.

A few things you can do to prepare are:

• Create an emergency supplies kit for your family include things like (flashlights, radio and batteries, first aid items, space blankets, bottled water, non-perishable food, and warm clothes).
• Learn the signs of hypothermia and frostbite, also learn to treat them.
• Pay attention to weather warnings.
• Prepare your home by replacing insulation and weather stripping. Learn to protect your pipes from freezing.
• Check or install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors (change batteries as needed).

If you happen to be stuck in the middle of a nasty storm Stay off the roads as much as possible. Limit your time outside, if your must go out layer up. Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows, to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

Don’t be caught in the cold when the storm rolls in, put a plan into action to ensure your prepared!