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What Are You Doing to Prepare for the Storm?

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Real Estate Agent

Birds at birdfeeder

If you live in Sharon MA, the only thing you've been hearing about for the last two days is the storm that is expected to arrive tonight. Schools and companies have already announced they will be closed tomorrow.

How many inches of snow, and how much wind is unknown. Supermarkets were crowded as people went to purchase the basics like bread, milk and eggs, or the other basics like pizza, snacks and soda. Whichever shopping group you're in, take a moment and prepare your home for the storm, too.

Outside your home, make sure there is a snow shovel handy. Even if you have a snow blower, or snow removal service, you may need to clear a path to your home from the street or your driveway. The new Massachusetts "Snow Law" requires you to use reasonable care to prevent injury to those coming onto your property. Check to make sure steps, porches and walkways are not icy.

Keep a long-handle brush and ice scraper in your home in Sharon MA or on your porch so that you can clear snow off your car. Make sure the street number of your home can still be clearly seen from the street to help visitors or emergency personnel identify your house.

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Inside your home, keep a plastic tray near the door for wet boots. Salt and sand carried into your home damage your hardwood floors, and your rugs. Make sure you have working flashlights, extra batteries, and candles and matches, in case the power goes out. Keep these in easy to reach locations on each floor of your home. Never leave open flames unattended. It's helpful to have a battery operated radio, too.

You may want to purchase a standard telephone that doesn't need to be plugged into an electrical outlet, but just into a phone jack. If you don't have this kind of telephone, make sure your cell phones are charged, in case you lose power.

Keep emergency phone numbers handy, too. If you lose electricity and you're without power for a length of time, or you have family members who are more affected due to their age or health, contact the Fire (781-784-1522) or Police Departments (781-784-1587). For Police, Fire or Ambulance emergencies call 9-1-1.

If you lose power, or if any wires come down outside your Sharon MA home call NSTAR Electric at 800-592-2000. Stay clear of electrical wires brought down by tree limbs. Assume downed wires are "live" and stay away.

Hopefully, the storm will be a display of winter's beauty without causing harm. Stay home, read a good book, have a cup of cocoa and enjoy the day!

Nina Rogoff, Top real estate agent in Sharon MA 02067

 

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Comments (15)

Scott Hayes
(512) 786-8300 - Austin, TX
Realty Austin, Broker Associate

Stay warm up there Nina. I went through plenty of those when I used to live north. Strange though, we heard on the news, that it is cooler in central Texas than in Boston.

Jan 11, 2011 03:44 PM
Pat Tasker
Shorewest Realtors - Germantown, WI
Your Milwaukee Metro Area Agent (WI)

Great tips for a blizzard.  All these winter weather posts are making me feel jealous!  I LOVE blizzards, sitting home, watching out the window, getting a lot done...enjoy!

Jan 11, 2011 03:44 PM
Rose Mary Justice
Synergy Realty Pros - Dandridge, TN
Synergy Realty Pros

These are very good tips. More snow here in TN too.

Jan 11, 2011 03:44 PM
Gina Chirico
Lattimer Realty - Fairfield, NJ
Real Estate Agent - Essex County, New Jersey

Nina,

Great list of tips and information.  I'm in New Jersey - its already snowing here.  We are expecting I think they said about 17 inches.   I don't mind the blizzards when I get to stay safe inside while the kids play in the snow outside and husband's plowing.  He calls it blood money and I wear my pjs inside out so that it snows!  LOL

Jan 11, 2011 03:52 PM
Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

I am cold just reading this.  Hope the storm passes you by.

Jan 11, 2011 04:37 PM
Maureen Fukumoto
Help-U-Sell Realty Pro - Mililani, HI
Maureen

Great tips. I haven't seen snow in a while but I remember it fondly as a child. Of course, I didn't have to shovel or drive in it.  Keep warm and take some great pictures.

Jan 11, 2011 04:40 PM
Nina Rogoff
Boston, MA
Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Scott, I can't believe all the pictures I've seen lately of snow in Texas! That's just wrong! :)

You're right, Pat! You can get a lot done when you're "stuck" at home as long the power stays on!

Rose Mary, I didn't know Tennessee got snow! Hope yours melts quickly.

You described the ideal situation, Gina! lol...kids outside, husband plowing. That's what it will be like here once everyone crawls out of bed in the morning.

Sadly, Jane, it will pass us by after it dumps 12-18" on us! Well, at least I'll get some great pictures!

Jan 11, 2011 05:00 PM
Nina Rogoff
Boston, MA
Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Maureen...Hawaii is a place I'd love to visit some day! I love your profile picture! I will take pictures and hope that it will bring back more good memories for you. You're right, when you're a child and you don't have to shovel or drive in it, it's a lot more attractive! :)

Jan 11, 2011 05:01 PM
Bob & Leilani Souza
Souza Realty 916.408.5500 - Roseville, CA
Greater Sacramento Area Homes, Land & Investments

Nina, this is a great reminder for those who haven't yet prepared...I hope you stay safe and warm during this storm! :)

Leilani

Jan 11, 2011 10:36 PM
Nina Rogoff
Boston, MA
Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Thanks, Leilani...it's coming down fast and furious. Looks beautiful from the window. Hope none of our trees break.

Jan 12, 2011 02:20 AM
Christine Smith
Buyers Brokers Only LLC - www.BuyersBrokersOnly.com - Canton, MA
Exclusive Buyer Agent & Attorney, Canton, MA

Great tips Nina.  Our trees out front are weighed down with snow with the branches blocking our driveway.  I need to get a photo!  This happens quite often with the heavy wet snow like we have today.  Somehow, those trees always bend right back up!

Jan 12, 2011 02:35 AM
Richard Strahm
American Foursquare Realty - Lansdale, PA
Lansdale and North Penn Real Estate

We all love our cordless phones -- but your advise to keep at least one wired phone in the house is good advise!

Jan 12, 2011 02:56 AM
Nina Rogoff
Boston, MA
Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Hi, Christine...I'm looking forward to seeing everyone's snow pictures!

Thanks, Richard. I have to say, I learn a lot from my husband! :)

 

Jan 12, 2011 03:01 AM
Jeffrey Schweitzer
Northeast Financial Strategies Inc - Wrentham, MA
NFS - Tax & Financial Services Professional

Nina - great posting - and the weather folks were actually right this time!!

Jan 12, 2011 03:56 AM
Nina Rogoff
Boston, MA
Wix Websites for Real Estate Agents

Hi, Jeff...have you finished digging out? It's still snowing in Sharon, but hopefully will stop soon. They've already cancelled school for tomorrow.

Jan 12, 2011 12:48 PM