Winter Weather and Safety for Seniors

It's snowing, it's snowing. And everything looks nice pretty and white. It is also cold.

What are some ways you can stay safe and sound this winter or any winter for that matter?

Well number one make sure you have reliable heat source that is well maintained preferable checked before winter.

Next make sure you are well stocked up on batteries and flashlights in case of power outages. Also having at least one kerosene lamp is a good idea. (Just remember to keep the wick trimmed and the lamp full of lamp oil with matches nearby) If you have mantel in your home this is a good place to keep your kerosene lamp and one or two large candles,

By having these on the mantel they are easily accessible, and can provide light if needed for most of the room they are in. Providing light and saving your flashlight batteries.

A small portable radio is good to have for weather reports and or entertainment. (Just make sure you have batteries)

Another necessity to have in case of a power outage would be a cell phone. So you could call for help.
Because you maybe without power it is a good idea to have two cell phone chargers one that you keep in your home and one that plugs into your vehicle, this way you have a way to call someone, if your house phone goes out.

If you take any medications keep these all together in a plastic tote that you can put on top of a high shelf or dresser this way you have all your medicines together in case you have to leave your home to go stay somewhere else for a few days. (This could happen if you end up with no power and no heat, and it is bitterly cold).

Another thing for inside your home to make things easier for you is to have plenty of non perishable items on hand that you can eat if you don't have a way to cook. (Things like crackers, peanut butter, and jelly, bread, boxed milk, dry cereal, canned items, fruits etc)

And have extra drinks, soda's juices, water, etc. Also have extra water set aside in case your water freezes this way you can at least flush the toilet.