MANITOUWADGE – The Manitouwadge Volunteer Fire Department wants to help keep your family safe and warm this holiday season.
This week, the Manitouwadge Volunteer Fire Department will be sharing two winter home safety tips a day to remind residents the importance of keeping their home safe and secure.
One of the most important tips in keeping the property winter ready, says Manitouwadge Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page, is to ensure ice is kept away from the walkway.
An icy walkway is a dangerous hazard for your friends and family, so make sure it’s salted and that water is never dumped at the front of the house during freezing temperatures.
It’s also critical to keep your pipes isolated, especially if you have an older house.
Frozen pipes can fracture, which can lead to severe damage in the house.
To protect the house, you can use antifreeze to keep your pipes working throughout the winter.
To keep up to date on the latest winter home safely tips, visit the Manitouwadge Volunteer Fire Department Facebook page.
