WInter Across The Nation

Winter isn't right around the corner, it has officially started. The first day of winter of 2014 was on December 21 ^st. This is a perfect time (and maybe even a little past time) to begin thinking about how to prepare for the colder temps that greet us when winter sets in. Don’t be like one of those Christmas shoppers who wait til Christmas Eve to find the perfect gift only to be let down that they sold out of that perfect gift yesterday.

Bad Weather is Brewing

November saw one of the deadliest snowfalls in Buffalo, NY with 10 fatalities reported. The truth is that it is often hard to be prepared for when the next big winter storm will come. This is why it is critical to be prepared beforehand. Stocking up on essential supplies is always a smart thing to do to help keep you and your loved ones safe. Plenty of bottled water, canned goods, a quality generator, fuel for the generator and a great electric heater are staples that should be on hand at all times…especially if you live in more frigid climates.

Don't Be Left Out in the Cold

It goes without saying, but when cold weather arrives seek immediate shelter indoors. Outside of the danger to exposure of extreme temperatures, there are other risks as well. Hundreds of people get seriously injured every year while walking after fresh snow or in icy conditions. Another critical step to take is to construct and plan to make sure your loved ones know where you are. This communication plan should be well known by everyone with a centralized rendezvous point.

The best-case scenario would be to be able to avoid a winter storm all together. However, this is not always possible. The best thing you can do is to be prepared for when winter weather strikes. Here are a few steps to remember:

Stock up on essential items (water, food, generator, fuel, electric heater)

Get out of the cold as quickly as possible

Craft a communication strategy for you and your loved ones

Be safe!

Winter is here and you need to be prepared. We can’t avoid Old Man Winter’s arrival, but we can be prepared for when he makes his presence known. Take the proper steps to be prepared, and you will be glad you did.