Every winter it’s important to be vigilant and ready for any sudden changes in temperature. This weekend, in particular, our area is bracing for single-digit and sub-zero temperatures due to a brutal arctic blast. A few tips to prepare for falling temperatures:
- Always be ready to shelter-in-place for three days.
- Keep sand, rock salt, or non-clumping kitty litter available to make walkways and steps less slippery.
- Minimize travel. If travel is necessary, maintain a full tank of gas and keep an emergency supply kit in your car.
- Insulate your home by installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic from the inside to keep cold air out.
- Maintain heating equipment. All fuel-burning equipment should be vented to the outside and kept clear.
- Running water, even at a trickle, helps prevent pipes from freezing.
- Please keep pets indoors during these frigid temperatures to ensure they stay warm, safe, and comfortable, reducing stress and potential illness.
Additional tips and resources are available at MI Winter Weather Emergency Preparedness, American Red Cross Winter Weather Tips, and DTE Tips and Resources.
And please make sure to know the location the nearest Oakland County Warming Center.
Please contact Township Fire Department at 248-433-7745 or Email with any additional questions.