When it’s bitter cold and the power goes out, here’s what matters most:

❄️ WINTER STORM & POWER OUTAGE CHECKLIST


🔥 HEAT FIRST

✔ Vented gas fireplace ready
✔ Extra blankets & warm layers
✔ Close off unused rooms
✔ CO detector with fresh batteries

🚫 Never use grills or charcoal indoors


⚡ POWER SMART

✔ Phones & devices fully charged
✔ UPS battery backup for:
• Computer
• TV
• Wi-Fi modem/router

✔ Generator (if you have one):
• Fuel ready
• Runs OUTSIDE ONLY


📶 STAY CONNECTED

✔ Battery radio
✔ Emergency contacts written down
✔ One phone on low-power mode


🧊 FOOD & WATER

✔ 3 days of easy food
✔ Bottled water
✔ Manual can opener


🚗 TRAVEL & HOME

✔ Gas tank at least half full
✔ Drip faucets to prevent freezing
✔ Bring pets indoors


🧠 REMEMBER

Heat > Light > Entertainment
Stay put. Stay warm. Check on neighbors.


Stay safe out there —
106.3 The Fox