RIEMA Offers Tips on Preparation for Winter Season
Tuesday, December 01, 2015
The winter season officially begins on December 21st and go through February 28th and the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency is advising Rhode Islanders to prepare.
“While the winter season does not officially begin until December 21st, New England is susceptible to experiencing snow and winter weather in early December. Although NOAA forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the Northeast in their latest U.S. Winter Outlook, cold air outbreaks and snow storms are still very likely to occur. We encourage families and businesses to prepare by developing a communications plan, making a kit of essential care items, and being prepared for the potential financial impacts of winter-related events," said RIEMA Director Peter Gaynor.
RIEMA is offering the following tips to Rhode Islanders.
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• Practice your Family Emergency Communications Plan.
• Check on elderly family, friends and neighbors to make sure they are properly prepared. The elderly are especially susceptible to extremely cold temperatures.
• Make sure you can heat at least one room in your home if your power or furnace is not available.
• Before using your fireplace, have your chimney inspected by a certified inspector.
• Make sure your home is properly insulated. Caulk and weather‐strip doors and windows to keep the cold out.
• Install storm windows.
• Insulate water pipes to keep them from freezing.
• Know how to shut off water valves.
• Make sure your vehicle’s tires have enough tread on them and consider installing winter tires
• Consider purchasing and installing a generator in case there is an extended power outage. Make sure the generator is installed by a certified professional.
• Be aware of parking bans as some communities may issue one prior to a winter storm event.
“Rhode Islanders are used to getting our fair share of winter weather, but that doesn’t mean we don’t need to prepare each year. Last winter, we faced one of our snowiest seasons on record and very cold temperatures that caused challenges ranging from a statewide travel ban to structural collapses. I want to remind Rhode Islanders to be ready for this year by gathering necessary supplies before the snow arrives. It’s also important to take care of one another – I encourage everyone to check in on neighbors and loved ones to make sure that they are properly prepared for any potential winter weather," said Governor Gina Raimondo.
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