Be Prepared For Winter Weather.

12/15/2020 (Permalink)

Upstate South Carolina doesn't often experience frigid temperatures, but icy winter storms can cause property damage, create safety risks, close roads, and major highways, and cause area-wide 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 weather comes our way. 

• Add rock salt to melt ice and shovels to your disaster supply kit. 
• Make sure you have sufficient heating fuel, in case you become stuck in your home. 
• Know where your shut-off valves are located and how to 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.