Here are some tips to help prepare your home, loved ones, and vehicles in advance of a snowstorm:

Bring Out the Grill

Make sure to have your outdoor grill ready if you have one. Simply make sure to pick up the essentials, such as charcoal, matches, newspapers, lighter fluid, or a full tank of propane for a gas grill. A camping stove would also be a good alternative.

Maintain Your Generator

If you have a generator, you’ll want to top off your supply of fuel and replace old fuel that may be stale. Make sure the generator is up to date on maintenance like oil changes, filters, and spark plugs, and ensure that any extension cords you’re using are undamaged and rated for generator use.

Prepare your Icebox

Filling empty spaces with water or ice will help your refrigerator and freezer keep their cool temperatures throughout a power outage. If it is below freezing outside, you can quickly freeze several large water containers and keep them moving in and out of your refrigerator and freezer just in case.

Top Off the Gas Tank

Don’t forget to fill up your car’s gas tank. Winter storms could interrupt fuel deliveries in your area.