By Pat Ingelse, Project Manager and Wellness Coordinator

Pat Ingelse

Like it or not, winter is on its way. It is time to make sure you are ready for the cold and snow. Here are a few helpful reminders:

1. Start the Winter Prep Dance. Check your vehicle tires — is the tread good for another snowfall? Does the snow blower feel like starting, or is it wishing it could take a trip to Florida? What about your furnace? When was the last time you had it checked and cleaned the filter?

2. Make a winter emergency kit for your car. It should include things like cat litter or sand for tire traction, an ice scraper, a blanket, and deicing liquid.

3. Set up automated notification phone number 866-646-7421 in your contacts on your cell phone. Have the name display something that will get your attention, such as “NSB Alert” or “BCP.” Set it up with a unique ringer.

Hopefully, this winter will be mild, but however it turns out, there is benefit in being safe and prepared!