The 7 Steps to Follow If Ever You’re Snowed-In

Snowed in for the holidays? Just follow these steps to uplight your holiday spirits and continue with your holiday plans.

During Winter, the wind get chillier and the air gets brisker. When manageable weather conditions decide to leave for the holiday season, snow may visit quite unannounced. No worries – you’re prepared for this unusual guest, all thanks to this quick 7-step guide if ever you’re snowed in.

1. Have a week long supply of the survival essentials. Have non-perishable food and water stored in a closet or safely in your garage, as well as candles and matches, a battery-powered radio, and flashlights. And as we like to say, you can never be too prepared, so have two or more packs of batteries (and sure, why not in all sizes?). For a more detailed list of items survival essentials, visit here.
2. Stay alert – ears, eyes and all. Stay tuned to weather information on your radio or if you have Internet access on your phone, scour for live updates on the weather conditions so you know when it’s safe to exit your home. Check out this site for local weather forecasts and reports.
3. Don’t be cool – be warm. Dress in water-repellant outerwear over loose and comfortable clothing. Protect the sensitive parts of your body (your hands, neck, and face) by using thick gloves and a scarf to wrap around your face and neck. Click here to learn how to layer up more efficiently. 
4. Now’s the time for energy conservation. Avoid using the heater in order to save fuel for more critical conditions if the weather worsens. When inside, layer you and your family in thick blankets and take advantage of body heat by staying close together. Keep doors and windows closed to reserve heat in rooms.
5. Be mindful of your surroundings. Frequently check on individuals for any harmful reactions to the extreme cold weathers. Also, if you have a visual eye on your outside environment, report any broken power lines or broken gas lines.
6. Be mindful of your health. As always, extremely cold weather places strain on your body’s system. In such cases, do not overexert yourself when shoveling snow or moving heavy objects.
7. Inspect and report afterward.  Once the damage has been done, contact your homeowners insurance company and report any damages to your home. If your home has been damaged from falling trees or frozen pipes, you should be covered. You can check for more information here. You’re body is probably stiff, and your hands or fingers may be unable to handle the work required to search for your insurance information, but fortunately, you can quickly retrieve your insurance contact info with LifeCellar services.

As a gift for your hard work, we’re throwing a holiday sweepstakes for a chance to win a free roundtrip flight anywhere in the US. You can enter through Facebook (and why not like our Facebook page while you’re at it?) or you can enter with your Twitter account. You’ll find detailed instructions on both links, or stay on the lookout for another post later this week for more information.

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