01/22/2026
We care for the safety of you and the family .
Here’s some tips for the coming weekend weather
Friends please be safe during this crazy winter weather. Here’s a checklist that can help us to get ready.
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BEFORE THE STORM (24–48 HOURS AHEAD)
🔌1. Charge all phones, power banks, tablets, and rechargeable lanterns.
⛽️2. Fill vehicle gas tanks in case stations lose power.
💵3. Get cash in small bills in case card systems go down.
💊4. Pick up prescriptions and essential medications early.
🎬5. Download movies, books, and maps for offline use.
⛺️ 6. Identify one warm room in the house to “camp out” if power fails.
💦7. Locate water shut-off valve and breaker box now, not later.
🥶8. Set fridge and freezer to colder settings to hold temperature longer.
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WATER AND PIPE PROTECTION
💧9. Drip faucets on exterior walls when temps drop below freezing.
🌬️10. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air circulation.
11. Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots.
💧12. Cover outdoor faucets with insulated caps or towels.
💭13. Know how to shut off water quickly if a pipe bursts.
💦14. Fill jugs, buckets, or bathtub with water for flushing and washing.
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FOOD AND KITCHEN PREP
🥫15. Keep 3–5 days of no-cook food: peanut butter, tuna, bread, crackers, canned meat, fruit cups.
🔪16. Have manual can opener available.
🥛17. Buy shelf-stable milk or powdered milk if needed.
🧊18. Freeze a few water bottles to act as freezer “ice packs.”
🧊19. Keep a cooler ready to move fridge food outside if power is out and temps are below freezing.
❌20. Avoid stocking large amounts of perishables right before the storm.
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HEAT AND HOME SAFETY
🧥21. Gather extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm layers.
🔥22. If using a fireplace, confirm chimney is clear and have dry wood.
🪵 23. Never run generators or grills inside garages or homes.
🏡 24. Test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors.
🔦25. Have at least one flashlight per person plus spare batteries.
🏮26. Use battery lanterns instead of candles when possible.
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VEHICLE AND TRAVEL
🧳 27. Plan to avoid driving once freezing rain begins.
🌉28. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads freeze first.
⛑️29. Keep in the car: blanket, water, snacks, phone charger, gloves.
💦30. Replace old wiper blades and top off washer fluid.
🌳31. Park away from large tree limbs when possible.
✈️32. Assume flights and I-20 travel may be disrupted for days.
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POWER OUTAGE PLAN
🔌33. Unplug sensitive electronics to avoid surge damage.
📻34. Keep one battery radio or weather app for updates.
📺35. Use surge protectors for TVs and computers.
💻 36. Know where warming centers may be in your parish.
🔌37. Have extension cords ready if using a generator outside.
⛄️38. Keep refrigerator closed to preserve cold air.
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PETS AND LIVESTOCK
🐶39. Bring pets indoors with extra food and water.
🧆40. Provide outdoor animals with unfrozen water sources.
⛺️41. Add straw or blankets to outdoor shelters.
🦮42. Keep leashes and carriers accessible in case of evacuation.
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MEDICAL AND SPECIAL NEEDS
💊43. Keep a written list of medications and dosages.
🌡️44. Store a small first-aid kit with thermometer and basic meds.
🔋45. Have backup batteries for medical devices.
⚡️46. Identify a place with power you could relocate to if needed.
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PROPERTY PROTECTION
🚘47. Move vehicles away from trees or power lines.
☂️48. Secure outdoor furniture and lightweight items.
🌳49. Avoid trimming trees during the storm—do it beforehand.
📸50. Photograph property for insurance before conditions worsen.
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DURING THE STORM
❌51. Do not drive unless absolutely necessary.
💥52. Assume downed lines are live and dangerous.
🔌53. Use only safe indoor heating methods.
📲54. Check on neighbors, especially elderly, by phone if possible.
📑55. Report outages to utility companies rather than 911 unless it’s an emergency.
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AFTER THE STORM
⚠️56. Walk carefully—ice may refreeze overnight.
💦57. Check pipes for leaks as temperatures rise.
🚮58. Throw out refrigerated food if above 40°F for more than 4 hours.
⛔️59. Avoid DIY electrical repairs around downed lines.
⚠️60. Be patient—restoring power after ice can take several days.
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KEY REALITY FOR SOUTHERN ICE EVENTS
🧊A quarter inch of ice can bring scattered outages.
🛞Half an inch can cripple travel and power for days.
⚠️Ice is more dangerous than snow
