{"id":1897,"date":"2014-11-10T06:45:30","date_gmt":"2014-11-10T11:45:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1897"},"modified":"2014-11-09T18:47:04","modified_gmt":"2014-11-09T23:47:04","slug":"are-you-ready-for-snow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1897","title":{"rendered":"Preparing for a Snowstorm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If a winter storm is headed your way, you&#8217;ll want to make sure your household is ready.<\/p>\n<h3>Two days before the winter storm<\/h3>\n<p>To avoid the crowds, there are a few things you&#8217;ll want to do two days prior to a winter storm:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take inventory and go grocery shopping.\u00a0 Think about which non-perishable items you want to have on hand.\u00a0 Don&#8217;t forget pet food, baby supplies, prescriptions and cash.<\/li>\n<li>Fill up your cars with gas.<\/li>\n<li>Do laundry.<\/li>\n<li>Turn the refrigerator to the coldest setting, in case of a power outage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>One day before the big storm<\/h3>\n<p>The day before the winter storm, take care of the following things:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div align=\"LEFT\">Set up area with radio, flashlights, and lanterns<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"LEFT\">Complete \u201cBackyard patrol\u201d (one last chance to clean up after your pets)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"LEFT\">Confirm access to gas grill and wood on patio<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"LEFT\">Move cars to one side of driveway (to make for easy snow plowing or snow blowing)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"LEFT\">Make brownies or apple coffee cake for guys who shovel; newspaper carrier<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div align=\"LEFT\">Charge all devices (cell phones, ipad, laptops etc.)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u00a0is a printable Winter Storm Checklist to help you prepare.\u00a0 There is one sample checklist, and one blank one for you to personalize.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Winter-Storm-Checklist-Its-Going-to-Snow-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3434\" src=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Winter-Storm-Checklist-Its-Going-to-Snow-1-214x300.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Storm Checklist - Its Going to Snow\" width=\"214\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Winter-Storm-Checklist-Its-Going-to-Snow-1-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Winter-Storm-Checklist-Its-Going-to-Snow-1-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/Winter-Storm-Checklist-Its-Going-to-Snow-1-624x872.jpg 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 214px) 100vw, 214px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/Winter-Storm-Checklist-Its-Going-to-Snow.pdf\">Winter Storm Checklist &#8211; Its Going to Snow<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Websites<\/h3>\n<p>You may also want to check out the following websites which offer tips on preparing for a winter storm.\u00a0 Just click on the links to access the site.<\/p>\n<p><b>1.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/emergency.cdc.gov\/disasters\/winter\/beforestorm\/supplylists.asp\">http:\/\/emergency.cdc.gov\/disasters\/winter\/beforestorm\/supplylists.asp<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>This website\u00a0reviews the winter\u00a0advisory terms to know.\u00a0 It also provides helpful tips on food, water, heating, and vehicle safety.\u00a0 The checklist format will help you confirm everything is covered.<\/p>\n<p><b>2.\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.huliq.com\/10473\/food-safety-important-issue-during-winter-storm-preparation\">http:\/\/www.huliq.com\/10473\/food-safety-important-issue-during-winter-storm-preparation<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>This website\u00a0explains food safety in detail.\u00a0 You&#8217;ll want to know these rules in case of a power outage.<\/p>\n<p>Stay safe everyone!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Here are a few more articles you may enjoy:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=618\" target=\"_blank\"> What&#8217;s In Your Emergency Food Bin?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=1706\" target=\"_blank\"> Are you ready for the cold virus season?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runningahousehold.com\/?p=382\" target=\"_blank\">Stomach Bug Strikes Again: Is Your Pantry Stocked to Handle a Stomach Bug?<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 60px;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If a winter storm is headed your way, you&#8217;ll want to make sure your household is ready. 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