From winter storms to dangerously cold temperatures, there are all kinds of hazards you need to prepare for this winter. Here’s some great advice to follow.

1. Check Your Vehicle

Take a close look at your car. Have you installed snow tires? Checked your windshield wipers?

Consider preparing a winter emergency kit to put in your car, too. That way, if you’re stranded, you’ll have the essentials you need until help arrives. Consider packing things like extra food and water, blankets, an extra cell phone charger, and a first aid kit.

2. Stay Safe Outside

Bundle up before you head out to make those snow angels! Wear a wind-resistant jacket or coat and lots of inner layers of warm clothing. Don’t forget the waterproof boots, either.

Consider sprinkling sand or cat litter on icy patches so you don’t slip and fall, and do your best to keep pathways around your home well-lit and clear of snow and ice.

3. Winterize Your Home

You wouldn’t go out in the cold without a coat and a hat on – so why would you expect your house to make it through the winter without any preparations either?

There are a few simple steps you should take to winterize your home. For one, check your heating systems. Have it professionally serviced to make sure it’s clean and working properly and inspect and clean all chimneys and fireplaces.

Winter is prime time for house fires and carbon monoxide emergencies. Therefore, it’s a good idea to install both a smoke detector and a carbon monoxide detector to alert you to both. There are also sensors that can do both, such as the AlarmTek Environmental Series.

While you’re at it, check the settings on your thermostat. Even if you plan on heading south for the winter, it’s a good idea to program your thermostat to high enough temperatures to keep your pipes from freezing.

A great way to save on energy costs while also preventing disasters related to frozen pipes is to invest in the AlarmTek SmarTek Thermostat. This device can adjust itself to accommodate for an empty house, “reading the room” to figure out the best settings. It can reduce wintertime energy bills by up to 15%!

Warm Up To Home Safety With AlarmTek

Unfortunately, if you live in the north, winter is just a fact of life that you’re going to have to deal with.

Don’t muddle through! Warm-up to a safe, comfortable home by investing in AlarmTek’s patented home security solutions. We offer all the essential products to keep your home cozy, secure, and warm no matter what Father Winter throws your way!