BE PREPARED THIS WINTER!

The Michigan Committee for Severe Weather Awareness has some helpful tips on how to stay warm and prepare for severe winter weather, these include for home, outdoors and in your vehicle.

Here are some AT HOME TIPS:

1. Stock up on needed items - before the storm arrives
2. Be prepared for a possible power outage.
a. Have fuel for generator and snow blower
3. Have enough food for at least a few days
4. Fill up water containers, in case of power outage
5. Make sure you have enough prescription medications to last a few days
6. Keep Cellular telephone charged
7. Have a portable radio for news/weather reports
8. Have plenty of batteries for flashlights/radios and other battery operated devices
9. Space heaters indoors can be very dangerous without proper ventilation- they can cause carbon monoxide poisoning.

For more tips for staying warm and preparation for a winter storm, click on the document:

Winter Safety Tips 

For tips on Winter Driving Safety, click on the link below supplied by the Weather Channel:

Winter Driving Safety Tips 

Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity has launched an initiative to serve more families in need by helping with home repairs.  The program has been initially launched in the Westcore Neighborhood in Holland.  (north to south from 12th to 22nd streets, and from east to west from River to Harrison Avenues).  You must own your own home, live in it, and be willing to repay a zero interest loan and complete volunteer hours toward the project, or other projects.

Click on the link below for details and contact information. 

Habitat Repair Form - English

Habitat Repair Form - Spanish