North Attleborough Fire Department shares safety tips to prepare for winter weather

Cate Hanewich,
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Tuesday's winter storm is making for roads clear of cars. (WLNE)

NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) — The North Attleborough Fire Department shared tips to prepare for the winter weather and take the proper precautions.

To prepare for a storm:

  • Prepare for power outages by charging electronic devices, or consider purchasing a generator
  • Prepare your home for possible emergencies
    • Clear clogged rain gutters
    • Maintain heating equipment and chimneys
    • Remove dead/rotting trees to prevent them from falling on your home
    • Ensure your home has enough heating fuel
  • Prepare emergency kits with seasonal supplies/supplies needed for family’s needs
  • North Attleborough residents: Sign up for the town’s alert system CodeRed

During a storm:

  • Avoid driving during dangerous conditions
    • If driving is necessary, find driving safety tips on mass.gov
  • Reduce outdoor activity
  • Dress for the weather with several layers of loose-fitting clothing in addition to a tight-fighting outer layer
  • Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia
  • In extreme cold, follow mass.gov‘s extreme cold safety tips

After a storm:

  • Follow instructions from public safety officials
  • Report power outages to the town’s electric department
  • When shoveling snow, use caution and take breaks to prevent overexertion
    • Dig out fire hydrants and storm drains near property
Categories: Massachusetts

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