HOUSTON — Texans know how you can do hurricane season. We aren’t any stranger to hurricane kits, evacuation plans and cones of uncertainty. Now consultants say we should always deal with the winter season the identical method.
The 2021 deep freeze caught loads of Texans off guard. Whereas we aren’t going through a forecast anyplace close to that unhealthy, it’s a good reminder that we needs to be ready for the worst each winter season.
So what does that imply? Identical to hurricane season, it is best to have a winter equipment readily available. And it ought to embrace loads of what you place in your hurricane equipment. Which means non-perishable meals, bottled water, a primary support equipment and provides to your pets. Nevertheless it must also embrace some chilly climate provides as effectively. We’re speaking additional blankets, heat garments and a shovel.
If and when there may be excessive chilly within the forecast, additionally, you will must get your property prepared. That features insulating pipes, draining outdoors taps and understanding the place the primary water valve is in case you want to shut off water to your home. And identical to in a hurricane, filling a tub with water may help to provide water for flushing bathrooms.
It’s also possible to join emergency alerts from many native governments. That may maintain you updated, not simply throughout a winter freeze, however throughout hurricane season as effectively.
