Preparing for Winter

11/4/2020 (Permalink)

Take a few steps to prepare your home for winter.

 - Winterize your home:

• Install weather stripping
• Insulate water lines
• clean out gutters

 - Check your heating system:

• Have your system serviced
• Inspect chimney and fireplace
• install or replace batteries in smoke detectors.

- Prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.     

• Install a Co detector to alert you of the presence of the deadly, odorless gas.  Check and change the battery regularly. 
• Learn the signs and symptoms of CO poisoning: headache, weakness, upset stomach, vomiting, chest pain, and confusion.

Make sure your vehicles are ready for the cold weather too.

• get your car serviced and maintain antifreeze.
• check your tires.
• keep your gas tank full to avid icing in the fuel lines.
• Use a wintertime formula in your washer fluid source.
• Keep a winter emergency kit in your car. Include: portable charger for cell phone, blanket, hat, gloves, flashlight, first-aid kit, snacks and water.