12 Winter Storm Generator Season Prep Tips

Another storm is on the way! Prepare your Connecticut Home with these 12 Winter Storm Generator Season Prep Tips!

Stock up on batteries, flashlights and chargers before a storm hits, as it can be several days before power is restored and roads are cleared from a winter storm event.
Make sure you have enough food and water to last for several days.
Clean out gutters and trim branches that could come into contact with power lines if covered in snow or ice.
Turn off outside water faucets and disconnect hoses.
Wrap any exposed pipes and your water heater with towels and blankets.
Make sure heating vents are open and unobstructed by furniture.
Keep indoor heat consistent and open cabinets to help heat flow near pipes.
Let water drip from indoor faucets to avoid freezing pipes.
Keep shades and curtains open during the day to allow the sun in.
If you must leave your home and drive, have blankets, shovels, water, food and sand or kitty litter in the car in case you get stuck in snow or ice.
In the event of a power outage, use plenty of blankets and winter clothes to keep warm. Never use a gas stove to heat a house in the winter.
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, do not run a portable generator in the garage or porch.