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Be ready for the weather that is coming. Organize a power outage kit! You might have most of these items but maybe think about gathering them up in a bin or organizer.

✅Remember the can opener and water!!
✅Oh, and start to keep those devices charged.
✅And the gas tank full.

Have other great tips for our Portage Prepares Community?
More at ready.gov/winter-weather

Thanks, resilient !

Be prepared for winter weather - ensure all members of your household are included in plans! Learn more about winter preparedness at: https://bit.ly/4evGFQy

WINTER STORM CHECKLIST ❄️
1. Charge all devices + power banks.
2. Stock 3 days of water + shelf-stable food.
3. Fill prescriptions + essentials early.
4. Fill your gas tank.
5. Bring pets indoors.
6. Set faucets to drip (prevent frozen pipes).
7. Lay out warm layers + blankets.
8. Have flashlights & batteries ready.
9. Check on elderly neighbors.
10. Avoid unnecessary travel.

Prepared > panicked.
Save this before the storm hits.

As temperatures drop, it's important to make sure you've done preventative maintenance on heating equipment to help reduce the risk of fires. Click here for more home-heating safety tips:https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/com.ohio.gov/SFM/Heating_Safety.pdf