AT HOME
Hy-Vee can help you prepare for winter weather. Use these tips to stay safe at home and during travel.
wear layers
when you go out to stay warm and prevent hypothermia and frostbite.
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Prepare your home for winter with an emergency kit, safe heat sources and tools for removing outdoor snow and ice.
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Replace batteries and make sure carbon monoxide detectors are working to prevent poisoning.
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Have your furnace inspected or cleaned to help maintain good air quality.
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Use an ergonomic shovel
to reduce strain on your back and to prevent stress-related injuries.
Frostbite can occur in 10 minutes when skin is exposed to temperatures -10°F or lower.
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for emergencies and power outages with spare blankets, food, water, candles, flashlights and extra batteries.
Stock a kit
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such as a furnace, space heater or fireplace. To prevent accidental carbon monoxide poisoning, never use your oven as a heat source.
Use safe heat sources
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that has an automatic shut-off switch; keep it away from flammable objects.
Only use a space heater
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Prevent frozen pipes in extreme cold by letting water drip from faucets and opening cabinets to help heated air reach plumbing.
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Check outdoor exhaust vents for appliances, such as water heaters, furnaces and fireplaces, to ensure the openings are clear of snow.
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driveways and walkways before snow falls or after shoveling to prevent ice buildup.
SALT
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Keep a small or collapsible shovel in your car for digging out tires.
in the car
Keep up with regular maintenance and carry emergency supplies when traveling during winter.
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to check tire pressure levels to ensure better traction.
Use a digital tire gauge
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for longer winter trips in case poor weather leaves you briefly stranded.
Pack food and water
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to add air to tires. Tire pressure often decreases with cold weather.
Keep a car tire inflator
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and spare clothes will help you stay warm if your car gets stuck in snow.
Hand warmers
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Inspect your car at the beginning of winter. Check wipers, tire treads and fluid levels to ensure everything is working properly.
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Keep a bag of sand or cat litter in your trunk. When spread under tires, it can give emergency traction over snow and ice.
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never in a garage where harmful carbon monoxide fumes can get trapped.
Always warm up your car outside,
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and ice completely from your car before driving to increase visibility and prevent accidents. Always keep an ice scraper and brush in your trunk.
remove Snow
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Keep a flashlight and jumper cables or a portable jump starter in your car in case you have trouble starting it at night.
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