❄️ Winter Storm Preparation Reminder

🏠 Home

Insulate exposed pipes; let faucets drip in extreme cold

Check furnace/space heaters and replace filters

Stock firewood if you have a fireplace

Seal drafts around doors and windows

Know how to shut off your water main

Set cabinets under sinks open to allow warm air circulation

🔌 Power & Heat

Charge phones, power banks, and backup batteries

Test flashlights and lanterns

Have extra blankets and warm clothing ready

If using a generator, test it and have fuel (use outdoors only)

🍞 Food & Water

Stock non-perishable food (3–5 days minimum)

Have bottled water (1 gallon per person per day)

Keep a manual can opener

Freeze extra water bottles to help keep food cold if power goes out

🚗 Vehicle

Fill gas tank

Keep ice scraper, jumper cables, blanket, flashlight in car

Check antifreeze, tires, and windshield washer fluid

💊 Health & Safety

Refill prescriptions

Stock first-aid kit

Have pet food and supplies ready

Identify a warm shelter location if heat is lost

📞 Planning

Check weather alerts

Share emergency plans with family

Save emergency contacts in your phone

Check on the elderly

Bring pets inside

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