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Caulk and weather-strip doors and windows to keep cold air out.

Make sure your home is properly insulated.

Have the option of emergency heating equipment and fuel (a gas fireplace, wood burning stove or fireplace) so you can safely keep at least one room livable.

Have sufficient heating fuel, as regular sources may be cut off.

Have your chimney flue checked for any buildup of creosote and cleaned if necessary to lessen the risk of fire.

Never use cooking equipment intended for outside use indoors as a heat source or cooking device. Check your outside fuel exhaust vents, making sure that they are not obstructed by snow or ice.

Ensure that your Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) detectors are working correctly and have fresh batteries.

Check your homeowner’s insurance policy to ensure adequate coverage.

When thawing begins, the water can back up under your roof and eaves causing damage to walls and ceilings. Melting snow and ice can build up if gutters are clogged with debris. Ice, snow and wind can combine to snap limbs that can take down power lines or damage your home.

Trim dead tree branches and limbs close to your home.

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Download the free Massachusetts Alerts app to your smartphone to receive important weather alerts and messages from MEMA.Take other preparations for Power Outages During Cold Weather.If you own a car, purchase a car phone charger because you can charge your phone if you lose power at your home. These chargers are good emergency tools to keep your laptop and other small electronics working in the event of a power outage. Keep extra batteries for your phone in a safe place or purchase a solar-powered or hand crank charger.If a storm is coming that may bring power outages, fully charge your cell phone, laptop, and any other devices in advance of a power outage.Ensure that your Winter Emergency Car Kit is well stocked to keep you and your vehicle safe.

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There should be a first-aid kit, essential prescription medicines, non-perishable foods (those that require no refrigeration such as canned goods, dried fruits and nuts), a manual can opener, water (one gallon per person, per day), flashlights and extra batteries along with a portable radio or NOAA Weather Radio, baby-care or pet supplies items, extra blankets, sleeping bags and a fire extinguisher.

Ensure your Emergency Kit is stocked with supplies to enable you to survive on your own for at least three to five days.

Frost/Freeze Warning - Below freezing temperatures are expected and may cause damage to plants, crops or fruit trees.

Winter Weather Advisory - Winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences and may be hazardous, especially to motorists.

Blizzard Warning - Snow and strong winds combined will produce blinding snow, near zero visibility, deep drifts, and life-threatening wind chill.

Winter Storm Warning - Take action, the storm is in or entering the area.

Winter Storm Watch - Be alert, a storm is likely.Know the winter terminology used by weather forecasters:.As with most potential disasters: preparedness, monitoring the Media and common sense can minimize the danger to you and your family. House fires occur more frequently in the winter due to lack of proper safety precautions when using alternate heating sources, like unattended fires and space heaters. The major causes are automobile or other transportation accidents, exhaustion and heart attacks caused by overexertion, 'freezing to death' and asphyxiation from improper heating sources. Winter storms are also deceptive killers because most deaths are indirectly related to the actual storm. Storm effects, in New England, include large snow accumulation, extremely cold temperatures, heavy, wet snow or icing on trees and power-lines, roof collapses, coastal flooding and beach erosion. The aftermath of a winter storm can have an impact on a community or the entire region for days, weeks or even months. People can become stranded in their automobiles or trapped at home, without utilities or other services. Tips from Massachusetts' Official Website of the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Winter StormĪ winter storm in New England can range from a moderate snowfall over a few hours to a Nor'easter, bringing blizzard conditions with blinding wind-driven snow that lasts several days.