Emergency preparedness is a year-round project. However, cold and icy weather presents some additional challenges to keeping the family safe. To prepare for winter, homeowners should winterize their appliances and equipment, test security monitoring systems and plan for winter-based disasters.Create a Warm SanctuaryFreezing weather and snow may cause the temperature in a home to drop swiftly, which could make the heating system work harder to maintain a comfortable temperature. Additionally, cold weather may damage sections of the home that aren't properly winterized.Taking the following precautions will reduce the impact of winter on your home: Inspect vital heating machinery like the water heater Upgrade windows to storm windows to reduce cold air transfer Wrap or insulate pipes to prevent freezing and cracking Allow faucets to drip during extremely cold weather In addition, shut water valves off before a storm arrives to prevent flooding due to burst pipes. Shutting the water off
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