Are you ready for Winter? Infograph

ARE YOU PREPARED FOR WINTER? Make sure you and your family are prepared for all winter has to bring by following these important steps. COMMUNICATION. I Make a Family Communication Plan that will let everyone know how to get in touch with each other and what to do during an extreme weather event. I Make sure your cell phone has been charged and you have a portable charger on hand. I Keep a battery-powered radio with plenty of spare batteries. I Check on elderly family members and neighbors as they may need assistance. KEEP WARM Do NOT use the stove as a heater. This can be dangerous. I Have plenty of blankets, coats, and other items that can keep you warm. I If you are using an electric heater, make sure it has an automatic shut-off. Keep it at least 3 feet away from any furniture or water. O If you are using an electric generator, do NOT bring it inside your home or near an intake of your home as this could cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Follow these steps in case of power outages. LIGHTING AND COOKING O You should use lanterns or battery-powered flashlights. O Do NOT use charcoal grills or camp gas stoves as the fumes can be harmful. O Use extreme caution when using candles as they should never be left alone because they could cause a fire. SAFETY AND FOOD O Store a week's worth of food and safety products. Include drinking water, baby food and formula, a hand can opener, canned foods, and bread in your food stock. OIf you live far away from town and other people, keep more Supplies on hand. O Include batteries, flashlights, a first-aid kit, sand and rock salt in your safety supply stock. EMERGENCY O Minimize any travel during an extreme weather event. O Include a windshield scraper, booster cables, extra hats, gloves, and blankets, and a tool kit in your car. O Include items like snack foods, water, and paper towels as well. WATER O Leave all faucets dripping to avoid frozen pipes. O Keep the inside of your home warm. O Open your kitchen cabinets so the warm air can reach the pipes under the sink. O If your pipes do freeze, use warm air from a hairdryer to try and thaw them. Do NOT use a torch. "http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/beforestorm/supplylists.asp O214 Amercan Resdental Senices LLC Al ngte meved. ROOTER UNITED BY EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE ARS SCUE