Be Ready! Winter Ready!

Weatherproof your home to protect against the cold:

Insulate walls and attic.

Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows. 

Have your chimney or flue inspected every year. 

Install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in your home. Make sure the batteries are working!

Never leave lit candles or other flames unattended. 

Bring your pets indoors as temperatures drop! 

If power lines are down, call your local utility and emergency services:

If power lines fall on your car, warn people not to touch the car or power lines. 

Prepare yourself for exposure to winter weather:

Dress warmly and limit exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite. 

Avoid getting wet to prevent hypothermia.  

Make sure your car is ready for winter travel:

Make a Winter Car Emergency Kit to keep in your car.

( https://www.weather.gov/media/top/prepare/CarWinterSurvivalKitChecklist.pdf) )

Check antifreeze level and have radiator system serviced.

Replace worn tires and check tire air pressure. 

Keep gas tank full to avoid ice in tank and fuel lines. 

More Information & Resources

CDC.Gov/Winter-Weather

Ready.Gov/Winter-Ready

DHSES.NY.GOV/Winter Safety

(Shared from today's Albany County email update.)