Make Your Home Winter Ready

As winter weather moves into Northeast Georgia, now is the time to prepare your home to keep out the cold with insulation, caulking, and weather stripping. Learn how to keep pipes from freezing. Install and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with battery backups.  Gather supplies in case you need to stay home for several days without power. Keep in mind each person’s specific needs, including medication. Have extra batteries for radios and flashlights.  Extreme winter weather can leave communities without utilities or other services for long periods of time.