Snowstorms, black ice, hail, frozen pipes... It seems as though every winter, the elements throw the most creative challenges our way. The one downside of living in such an amazing place as Ottawa is dealing with the different weather crises every winter. During the winter, temperatures in our part of Canada can plunge to -40 degrees celsius. While our homes are usually equipped to handle the cold, there are still emergencies that may occur, such as blackouts or winter storms that may leave you and your home without any protection from the elements. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to have an emergency home winter kit prepared. While a power outage might not necessarily herald a zombie apocalypse, it could be dangerous if you don’t have items to keep you warm, dry and well-fed. The best thing you can do for yourself and your family in an emergency is to be prepared. While it is recommended that each household maintain an emergency kit year-round, it can be particularly crucial during the colder winter months. Here are some essential items that you should include in your winter emergency kit. Depending on the number of people in your household, you may need more than one kit. Read More »
Snowstorms, black ice, hail, frozen pipes... It seems as though every winter, the elements throw the most creative challenges our way. The one downside of living in such an amazing place as Ottawa is dealing with the different weather crises every winter. During the winter, temperatures in our part of Canada can plunge to -40 degrees celsius. While our homes are usually equipped to handle the cold, there are still emergencies that may occur, such as blackouts or winter storms that may leave you and your home without any protection from the elements. For this reason, it’s always a good idea to have an emergency home winter kit prepared. While a power outage might not necessarily herald a zombie apocalypse, it could be dangerous if you don’t have items to keep you warm, dry and well-fed.
The best thing you can do for yourself and your family in an emergency is to be prepared. While it is recommended that each household maintain an emergency kit year-round, it can be particularly crucial during the colder winter months.
Here are some essential items that you should include in your winter emergency kit. Depending on the number of people in your household, you may need more than one kit.
Read More »