subject: Tips When Preparing For A Coming Storm [print this page] It is normal for people to tell when the weather is about to change, especially with the setting in of the winter period, when the temperatures start to drop and people begin to prepare for the coming cold season. As it is, man cannot do a thing to stop the changing weather but he can surely prepare himself for it.
When you are preparing for the coming weather, know that blizzards are fairly common so it is good to always be ready with items in case of power outages. That is why you should have standby heating, fireplace and some firewood or kerosene heater.
Try to make the necessary supplies for the source of heating you have settled on. Then there is the issue of emergency lighting, like flashlights and batteries. Another emergency contingent will be the supply of canned food, bottled water, first aid kits and so forth.
When the cold weather begins, one needs to wear warm clothes that will be put on in layers as the temperatures will keep falling gradually so the body will keep adjusting to the changes in temperature. As the time goes, one may add gloves and socks to avoid frostbite; then later add blankets to keep warm at night when needed.
Keeping a thermometer is good because it will be needed to check the temperatures in the home constantly. Shut the water source because frozen conditions may cause too much damage even to the plumbing.
Open the faucets to drain the pipes in order to remove any remnant of water in the pipes. Fast dropping temperatures might even force you to go out to the storm shelters, but only do this if there is still a chance to leave the house.
Make sure the shovel is ready for shoveling snow and rock salt to deal with what will follow after the storm has passed. Safety is important and where necessary, you should get help from neighbors.
Remember even shoveling too much snow can cause some injury to the body. Wait until it is completely safe to go outside then do the shoveling immediately after the storm is over and continue with this trend.
Taking these precautions and preparing yourself beforehand may make a difference where it matters most; especially when you think what comes before and immediately after a huge storm may be a life and death situation. With all these tips, it is now easy to see how to get ready for the coming season.
