Winter Storm Reminders

1/11/2021 (Permalink)

There is a lot to consider when preparing your property for New England Winters. Are you ready?

It's Winter here in the Northeast and that means snow, freezing temps and potentially treacherous driving conditions. It's important to be prepared for these types of conditions specifically when it comes to your home and your vehicle. Here are a few reminders for the winter ahead.

• Prepare an emergency car kit: cell phone, charger, batteries, hats, coats, mittens, window scraper, shovel, water and snacks, and jumper cables.
• Stay off roads unless absolutely necessary.
• When driving, leave plenty of room between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.
• Prepare for power outages.
• Service and maintain generators.
• Rake snow from the edge of roofs to avoid possible ice damming.
• Insulate exposed or vulnerable water lines in your home.
• Repair roof leaks.
• Caulk and weather strip windows and doors.
• Prune tree branches that could potentially damage your property during a winter storm.
• Keep a stocked first aid kit easily accessible.
• Have your home's furnace checked and serviced yearly by an HVAC specialist to ensure it is working as it should.
• Have your chimney or flue inspected by each year by an experienced inspector.

Keep these helpful hints in mind as we batten down the hatches for another long New England Winter. If your property experiences a fire, smoke or water emergency, please contact the professionals hear at SERVPRO of Windham & Windsor Counties and we'll be pleased to assist you. We're available 24/7/365 to make your emergency "Like it never even happened."