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Prepare for Winter Storms

8/27/2020 (Permalink)

Image of house and yard covered with snow Winter storm

When winter brings freezing temperatures, you may feel relieved to get back to your warm, comfortable home each day. Unfortunately, that cold weather that feels so uncomfortable to you can also cause considerable damage to your home. As you prepare your wardrobe for an upcoming winter storm, think about protecting your house as well.

Prepare Your Family for Emergencies

The Federal Emergency Management Agency recommends that homeowners keep the following items available before storms arrive:

  • Multiple snow shovels
  • De-icers (choose those that are safe for pets)
  • Fuel for your electricity and source of heat, such as firewood or a generator
  • Extra blankets and warm clothing in case you can't run your appliances
  • Shelf-stable food and water
  • A battery-powered radio with extra batteries


It's a lot easier to focus on home maintenance when you know that you're prepared to keep your family safe during a winter storm.

Winterize Your Home

There are many ways that a blizzard can cause home and roof damage. As you prepare to winterize your home, start with these five steps:

  • Make sure that siding, exterior shutters, and roof elements are secure. Look for damage to any of your home's exterior materials.
  • Clean the gutters and make sure they are free of debris and in good working condition. Ice jams can cause a lot of water damage to the inside and outside of your home.
  • Look for air leaks and repair them. This will keep moisture outside, keep your home warmer, and keep your utility costs lower.
  • Insulate exposed plumbing. Consider insulating interior pipes that are located near outside walls.
  • Trim trees and shrubs that are located near your home. Falling branches can cause damage to the roof, siding, windows, and other elements of the house.

Once you have these five steps completed, it's time to turn to other tasks such as insulating windows, cleaning out the fireplace, and stocking up on hot chocolate. You may want to check in with home damage cleanup and repair professionals for more suggestions.

Stay Safe This Winter

A winter storm can bring a lot of unpleasantness. Make sure you, your family, and your Blackfoot, ID, home are prepared and protected, so you are ready to survive the worst that blizzards, snow, and heavy winds bring your way.

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