| I live in Southern California where it rarely, if ever | | | | clothing and shoes. You should also keep this area |
| snows. I built a cabin in the mountains one time | | | | as dry as possible to prevent mold and mildew |
| during the winter and that was enough winter | | | | from moisture. |
| education for me, to last a lifetime. I probably | | | | If possible, stay inside your home once |
| know more about winter home safety, then | | | | temperatures drop below 30°. There are all |
| most people that actually live in the snow and | | | | sorts of health hazards, once temperatures start |
| would like to give you a few pointers and | | | | to drop below freezing. If you live in an area |
| reminders about home winter safety around your | | | | where temperatures drop below 0°F, I would |
| house. | | | | advise that you get a little more information |
| Ice is slippery. I can't say it any better than that, | | | | about severe weather temperatures. |
| so if you have ice on your driveway, sidewalks or | | | | Whenever it's cold outside and warm in your |
| anywhere else around your home, it should be | | | | home, you could have problems adjusting to |
| removed as soon as possible. You should also | | | | these temperatures. This might be a bigger |
| inform others who live in your home or are | | | | problem with young children. If you're going in and |
| coming to visit your home, about the ice | | | | out of a warm home into extremely cold |
| problems you're having. | | | | weather, all day long, you could find yourself with |
| Snow often melts. If the snow is outside, this | | | | a family of sick people. |
| might not be a problem. However, if people | | | | You should also try to avoid running around or |
| continue to track the snow into your home, it | | | | strenuous activities in cold temperatures also. Well, |
| could be. Designate a certain section of your | | | | that's your little bit of education for winter home |
| home, possibly near the entryway or back door | | | | safety. I hope it helps and I wish only the best to |
| of your home, as an area to remove all wet | | | | your family, for this holiday season. |