Preparing for Winter and Other Home Disasters

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For many of us, winter means cold winds, frost, sub-zero temperatures, ice and snow. Severe winter weather can cause deterioration or even substantial damage to your house resulting in costly repairs.

Preparation and Damage Prevention Tips

• Insulate walls and attic.
• Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows to reduce wind drafts.
• Install storm windows or cover windows with plastic film from the inside.
• Detach all gardening hoses and shut-off water supply to outside faucets.
• Install faucet covers to all external faucets.
• Tag the location of your main water valve and make sure you can easily turn it on and off.
• Follow ice dam prevention tips to minimize ice dam formation on your roof.
• If you have a thermostat that uses a battery, be sure to replace it regularly.
• Follow precautionary steps to safeguard against your water pipes freezing.
• Follow home winter safety tips to protect yourself and others on your property.
• Keep garage doors closed to help eliminate drafts in the attached house.
• During power failures, disconnect your electrical appliances to avoid damage from power surges, which can occur once the power is restored.
• Remove snow build-up on your roof to avoid ice and snow damage to the roof or interior of the home.
• Be prepared for winter with additional cold weather facts.