01/21/2026
For everyone that will be affected by the upcoming winter storm!
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BEFORE THE STORM (24β48 HOURS AHEAD)
βοΈ1. Charge all phones, power banks, tablets, and rechargeable lanterns.
βοΈ2. Fill vehicle gas tanks in case stations lose power.
βοΈ3. Get cash in small bills in case card systems go down.
βοΈ4. Pick up prescriptions and essential medications early.
βοΈ5. Download movies, books, and maps for offline use.
βοΈ6. Identify one warm room in the house to βcamp outβ if power fails.
βοΈ7. Locate water shut-off valve and breaker box now, not later.
βοΈ8. Set fridge and freezer to colder settings to hold temperature longer.
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WATER AND PIPE PROTECTION
βοΈ9. Drip faucets on exterior walls when temps drop below freezing.
βοΈ10. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air circulation.
βοΈ11. Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots.
βοΈ12. Cover outdoor faucets with insulated caps or towels.
βοΈ13. Know how to shut off water quickly if a pipe bursts.
βοΈ14. Fill jugs, buckets, or bathtub with water for flushing and washing.
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FOOD AND KITCHEN PREP
βοΈ15. Keep 3β5 days of no-cook food: peanut butter, tuna, bread, crackers, canned meat, fruit cups.
βοΈ16. Have manual can opener available.
βοΈ17. Buy shelf-stable milk or powdered milk if needed.
βοΈ18. Freeze a few water bottles to act as freezer βice packs.β
βοΈ19. Keep a cooler ready to move fridge food outside if power is out and temps are below freezing.
βοΈ20. Avoid stocking large amounts of perishables right before the storm.
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HEAT AND HOME SAFETY
βοΈ21. Gather extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm layers.
βοΈ22. If using a fireplace, confirm chimney is clear and have dry wood.
βοΈ23. Never run generators or grills inside garages or homes.
βοΈ24. Test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.
βοΈ25. Have at least one flashlight per person plus spare batteries.
βοΈ26. Use battery lanterns instead of candles when possible.