Are You Ready For Winter Weather?

12/15/2020 (Permalink)

Although South Carolina doesn't often experience frigid temperatures, winter storms can damage property, create safety risks, close roads, and highways, and cause mass power outages. Before severe weather, you should do your best to prepare. Below are a few things you can do to make sure you are ready for whatever winter throws at us. 

• Add rock salt and shovels to your disaster supply kit. 
• Have sufficient heating fuel, in case you become stuck in your home. 
• Learn how to locate and shut off water valves in case a pipe bursts. 
• Have your vehicle serviced to ensure it is prepared for colder weather. 
• Create a winter emergency kit that includes a shovel, windshield scraper, small broom, flashlight, battery-powered radio, extra batteries, water, snack food, extra warm clothes, first aid kit, pocket knife, extra medication, blankets, rope, and tow chain, road salt, booster cables, emergency flares, and a fluorescent distress rag.