Having a stocked emergency kit means you can shelter in place through a winter storm without having to go out for supplies. Build yours around the specific needs of everyone in your household — including your pets. What to know Start with the basics: food, water, hygiene items, first aid supplies, and personal documents Think about everyone in your household — including children, elderly family members, people with medical conditions, and pets Make sure you have enough medica

Do not wait for it to get cold outside to start getting ready. The City of Austin offers a simple framework to help you cover the basics before a freeze hits: the 4 P's — People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants. What to know People: dress in layers before going outside; never heat your home with a generator, grill, or fuel-burning device — these produce deadly carbon monoxide Pets: bring them inside Pipes: insulate or cover exposed pipes, turn off outside faucets, drip one faucet if

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