CHECKLIST: Preparing your home and car for the St. Louis winter storm
As the St. Louis region gears up for a powerful winter storm system on Sunday, with widespread snow and ice impacts anticipated, now is the time to get ready for whatever comes our way.
ST. LOUIS - As the St. Louis region gears up for a powerful winter storm system on Sunday, with widespread snow and ice impacts anticipated, now is the time to get ready for whatever comes our way.
Up to 10 inches of snow are possible for some areas of Missouri and Illinois north of St. Louis, while some people south of St. Louis could see up to a half inch of ice and several inches of snow through Monday.
What do you need to stay prepared in your home and car? The National Weather Service offers the following checklists....
Home - Winter Preparedness Checklist
- Warm clothing (Coats, hats, mittens, boots)
- Extra blankets
- Select foods (including non-perishables) to last for 2-3 days
- Bottled water (at least one gallon per person per day)
- Specialty items (Medicine, infant formula)
- Flahslights (and extra batteries)
- First aid kit (personal medications and bandages)
- Portable radio
- Cell phone and charger (fully charged if possible)
- Firewood
- Matches
- Shovel/snowblower
Car - Winterization Checklist
- Prepare winter survival kit
- Full tank of gas
- Check engine fluid levels
- Test battery
- Test lights/headlights
- Inspect tire tread
- Install or have snow tires handy
- Use deicing washer fluid
- Switch to synthetic oil
Car - Winter Survival Kit Checklist
- Warm clothing (Coats, hats, mittens, boots)
- Extra blankets
- Non-perishable foods
- Bottled water
- Jumper cables
- Cell phone and charger
- Flashlights (and extra batteries)
- First aid kit
- Ice Scrapper
- Snow shovel
- Sand/kitty litter
- Flares/triangles (and other bright objects)
Home - Winterization Checklist
Additionally, home improvement company Lowe's offers the following checklist on winterizing your home...
- Ensure a working heating system and thermostat
- Protect pipes with tubular pipe wraps, rolled pipe wraps or insulation fittings
- Weather strip your doors (to prevent cold air from entering)
- Let pipes drip for prolonged periods of freezing
- Replace your furnace with a clean filter
- Use caulk around windows
- Use foam outlet protectors
- Clear leaves from gutters and roofs
- Bring plants and some outdoor equipment inside
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