ISSUE
03
JANUARY
2014
This Issue
More Than A “Death Benefit” P.2
411 On The Light Bulb Ban P.4
Strengthen Your Relationships P.5
Renters Insurance FAQ P.7
Winter storms can make navigating roads and walkways hazardous; power outages and snow days highlight
any family’s readiness for cold weather. When wintery weath blows, will your family be prepared?
Take time now to review your family’s emergency preparedness with this Winter Preparedness Checklist.
It’ll help you prepare your home and automobile for cold-weather hazards.
Will your home welcome winter visitors safely? Get ready for snow, ice or rain on walks and driveways by
stocking up on these cold-weather basics.
__ Snow shovel
__ De-icing compound
__ Waterproof floor mats
Household emergency supplies should include enough food, water and supplies to last four days without
power or help. Check your home emergency kit against this basic checklist.
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Food that doesn’t require heating or refrigeration, such as canned meats, soups and stews.
Manual can opener
Paper plates, cups and plastic utensils
1 gallon of water per person per day (allow enough for four days)
Flashlights and batteries
Battery-powered radio
Battery-powered clock
Cellular phone
First-aid kit (printable first-aid kit checklist)
Four-day supply of prescription medicines
Blanket and cold-weather clothing for each family member
Pet food and additional water for household pets
On The Road:
Winter transportation can mean coping with ice, snow, and hazardous roads. Road conditions can change in
an instant. Before traveling, give cars a winter preparedness exam.
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Check antifreeze
Check and replace older batteries
Remember to keep the gas tank near full to avoid freezing water in the fuel line
Check tires and spare tire for proper inflation
__ Bag of sand, road salt or non-clumping cat litter. The bag’s extra weight means better traction, and the
contents can be spread under slipping tires.
__ Ice scraper
__ Jumper cables
__ Small shovel (to dig snow away from wheels, or scatter sand on roadway)
__ Tire chains (every driver should practice putting them on)
__ Flares or reflective triangle to warn other motorists if you break down
__ Blanket
__ Flashlight and batteries
__ Gallon jug of drinking water
__ First aid kit