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GET READY FOR WINTER TAKING A FEW BASIC STEPS NOW CAN HELP YOU PREPARE YOUR HOME FOR WINTER, KEEPING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE ROOF & GUTTERS Check for loose shingles and flashing. TREE BRANCHES Clean out gutters and downspouts THERMOSTAT Make sure you keep your house Check tree branches and heated to at least 60 degrees, even trim those close to the when you 're not home. Consider house or power lines installing programmable thermos- tats to regulate temperature WINDOWS & DOORS Check weatherstripping, patch or caulk as needed. Consider thick drapes to help keep heat inside FURNACE HOSES & FAUCETS Clean or replace your filter PIPES every 4-6 weeks. Check all fireplaces, chimneys and flues Disconnect hoses and store inside. If the temperature drops below 20 Locate the main water shut-off valve degrees, let water trickle in all faucets and know how to use it. Wrap outsi- de pipes and spigots SAFETY Check smoke and carbon monoxide EMERGENCY KIT detectors and replace batteries as needed. Keep a fire extinguisher handy Prepare an emergency kit: candles, matches, phone list, bottled water, non-perishable food, blankets, first-aid kit, pet supplies, etc and ensure everyone knows how to use it. If you leave for the holidays, have a neighbor check on your home daily SURVIVAL MASTERY Source: survival-mastery.com