Though the holidays have come and
gone, and some of us might not want to believe it, we're now left with winter
in full-swing and springtime warmth being the light at the end of the
few-months-long tunnel. But just because we – especially in the Northeast – are
in a rush to get to spring doesn't mean we should rush to be doing anything
else. There are a lot of wintry warnings that come with cold weather, heaters,
and precipitation. Unfortunately, there have already been a few news reportings
about snow and ice-related automobile crashes, such as the
New York man who died when his pickup truck skidded out on ice just a few
days after Christmas. It's for that reason that we shouldn't forget to practice
extra-careful behaviors in these coming weeks.
· Make sure your heating systems are in good health. There are plenty of heating companies near Newtown who would be more than willing to come make sure your heating unit and vents are clean to avoid fire hazards and ensure the systems are running as efficiently as possible.
· Check the weather every day before leaving the house, and leave earlier if necessary – it's important to exercise caution when driving, leave yourself enough time to clear your windows to avoid blind spots, and prepare with proper attire to avoid slipping on ice.
· If using alternate sources of heating – fire places, electric space heaters, wood stoves – never leave them unattended and be sure to follow the proper courses of action for safety. Always ensure the chimney is clean, never leave a space heater plugged in, only use the recommended types of wood for burning, et cetera.
· Beware of icicles! Many forget how dangerous they can be, but after a rain or snowfall, the falling of heavy, hanging icicles can actually be deadly.
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