Getting Prepared for Severe Winter Weather in Bruce County

It is important to be prepared for severe winter weather in Bruce County. Bruce County Emergency Management would like to remind everyone to get prepared by ensuring their home is winter-ready for potential significant winter weather events.

“Getting snowed-in is a very real possibility during a severe winter storm. Get your home winter-ready to ensure it is a safe place to be for a potential prolonged period of time,” says Bruce County Emergency Management Coordinator Ray Lux.

• Trim branches hanging over your house so they don’t cause damage if they get weighed down with snow and ice.
• Shut off your outdoor water or insulate your outdoor pipes to prevent freezing.
• Test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to make sure they are in good working order.
• Have your chimney inspected and cleaned to ensure it’s not a fire hazard.
• Clear your furnace exterior ventilation in the event of significant snow fall and drifting to prevent carbon monoxide build up.
• If using a generator, ensure it has proper ventilation.
• Do not use BBQs or stoves as a heat source.

Discover more about Emergency Preparedness at www.brucecounty.on.ca/getprepared