Winter Weather Preparedness Tips

With a Winter Storm Watch in effect, prepare your home by wrapping your outdoor plumbing getting rock salt and shovels for driveways and sidewalks. Stock up on non-perishable food and food that you can cook without electricity. Get bottles of water or fill a bathtub with potable water as well as a first aid kit. Drip your faucets during the freeze. Prepare for a power outage with firewood, batteries, flashlights, etc. Do not use candles as your primary light source. Prepare your vehicle with a full tank of gas, an extra charger, ice scrapes, and blankets if you are stranded.