Monday, January 31, 2011

Winter Weather Prepardness Tips

As this storm continues to make a bee-line for the Great Lakes region, it's always nice to keep a few safety tips in mind for you house and vehicle. 

For your vehicle:
- make sure your windshield wipers are working properly and that you have enough washer fluid

- keep you gas tank full
- make sure your tires are set to the correct pressure
- make sure you keep a winter survival kit including; extra clothes, blankets, sleeping bag, non-perishable food, flashlight/batteries, jumper cables/scraper, shovel and either a bag of cat litter or sand to help if you get stuck.

If you need to use a space-heater in your home make sure that they run properly and are kept away walls, curtains and furniture.  If you do have a gas heater, please make sure you have a working carbon monoxide detector. 

Conditions will likely get worse through Tuesday night and lasting through Wednesday mid-morning, so any type of travel during this time is not advised.

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