Tips for Homeowners preparing for the Blizzard
Posted by Jeff Brooks on
With the blizzard of 2015 coming to New England, many homeowners are in full panic mode. First word of advice: STAY CALM. Now that we’ve made it past that one, here’s some tips to weather through the storm (Sorry for the bad pun everybody… Couldn’t help myself)
Be Prepared: The Boy Scout motto: “Always be prepared”. During a situation like a blizzard, home owners should be practicing this motto as well.
- Stock up on Flashlights, candles, batteries: the biggest hurdle in a pending storm isn’t just the snow; it’s the potential for a power outage.
- Have food you can eat without cooking if you don’t have a gas stove.
- Bottled is water is always a good idea.
- If you have pets make sure they have a few days worth of food
- Board games, especially if…
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