Winter Storm Reminders

1/11/2021 (Permalink)

Winter is here. Be sure to have your home, business and vehicle prepared for the cold and snowy months ahead!

Winter has arrived here in the Southwestern New Hampshire and with it we have the arrival of heavy amounts of 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, phone charger, batteries, hats, coats, mittens, window scraper, shovel, water and snacks, and jumper cables.
• Stay off roads unless absolutely necessary.
• If you must drive, remember to leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front 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.

Remember these pointers as we batten down the hatches for a long, cold New England Winter. If your property experiences a fire, smoke or water emergency, please contact the professionals hear at SERVPRO of Cheshire County and we'll be happy to assist you. We're available 24/7/365 to make your emergency "Like it never even happened."