It looks like we have our first “real” winter storm heading our way with 6-10 inches of snow expected to hit southern New Hampshire including our Keene, NH insurance office. A Winter Storm warning has been issued in New Hampshire for the following Locations: Cheshire; Eastern Hillsborough; Western and Central Hillsborough. After last year’s uneventful winter, we may get more snow this season than we are expecting. Don’t get caught unprepared! Here are 5 things to prepare for a winter storm that Downey Insurance Group recommends you check out before the storm hits.
1. Your Vehicle: Check fluid levels including oil and windshield washer fluid, have an ice scraper handy for windshields and windows, and check your tire pressure.
2. Your Roof: Ice and water damage is covered under most Homeowners Insurance policies, but if you can avoid a claim and a headache everybody wins.
3. Your Driveway and Walkways: Ice melt or sand is a must. Also make sure that your snow shovel and/or snow blower is in proper working condition.
4. Your Survival Kit: Is anything expired? Do you have enough batteries? Go over your family communication plan and make sure your cell phones are charged in case of power outage.
5. Your Neighbors: If you have any elderly neighbors or neighbors with small children they may need your help with the above.
From your friends at Downey Insurance Group we hope you stay safe this winter! For a more detailed winter storm preparedness checklist FEMA has a Winter Storms & Extreme Cold website with some great additional information.