| "A Little too soon | | | | possible accidents from slippery walk surfaces.d. Be |
| To start planning | | | | sure to close and tightly lock all the open windows. |
| Ahead for the winter | | | | You may have to use some packing strips to make |
| Because | | | | sure the window joints are sealed properly from any |
| Summer is not over | | | | possible air leaks. Detach any window air-condition |
| You would be a Fool | | | | units installed. Remember, if you have your house |
| To be planning for Winter now" - Aldo Kraas | | | | completely insulated, your heating cost you can at |
| I found this poem called "A Little Too Soon," while | | | | least keep heating cost to a minimum. Also, shut off |
| idly browsing through the internet. Well, if your poetic | | | | your fireplace damper. It makes sure no heat |
| self wants you to relax on a couch, Best of Luck, | | | | escapes out of your home.e. Before you switch on |
| because winter is here and there's very little time | | | | your heating unit make sure air filter is installed |
| before day turns to night! | | | | properly and it's clean. If needed, please get the filter |
| You might still tend to go out with half sleeves shirt | | | | changed. |
| of the closet from summer clothing, and would realize | | | | 5. Parentsa. Kids and children who have a history of |
| that there's no more sun. Kids are back to school and | | | | flu or have not yet had the complete flu vaccination |
| streets are empty. Leaves are turning yellow and | | | | need to be vaccinated now. The Department of |
| almost ready to wither off. By the time all the leaf is | | | | Health and Human Services has released detailed |
| gone... you will be entering full term winter. | | | | instructions about how to go about doing this. Also, |
| 1. Time to get the thick clothing out from your Self | | | | you would find other instructions like what you should |
| Storage or attic or large box that is hiding in a corner | | | | do in case of a flu emergency. Please visit hhs.gov |
| in closet. | | | | for more information.b. If you're using a heater, put it |
| 2. Get the winter clothing washed or dry cleaned so | | | | up on a level- just for caution's sake- and out of |
| you can avoid any possible allergy and have fresh | | | | reach of kids at your home. Also, make sure it is not |
| welcome to winter. | | | | anywhere near flammable substances like carpets.c. |
| 3. Time for shopping some cold creams and lip-guards | | | | Make sure everybody at your home is wearing |
| and any other protective skin creams. | | | | proper protective clothing. Hypothermia and |
| 4. Home Ownersa. Have your gutters cleaned after | | | | Frostbites are not unheard of. Some of the major |
| the fall and before full term winter. So drain gutters | | | | reasons which lead to Hypothermia include improper |
| are clean enough to handle the rain water off your | | | | diet and alcohol intake. The least you can do is eat a |
| roof and sides and snow.b. Have your snow blower | | | | lot of fruits and other fiber rich food. Also, go a little |
| ready, fill it up with gas, and start it for a few | | | | easy on your scotch. |
| minutes to see if it's ready for some work. Clean up | | | | Actually, this list hardly ever ends. So, go ahead tell |
| the ignition plug; check the tire pressures | | | | me about what you think I might have missed in the |
| etc…c. Get some snow/ice melt (Salt) ready | | | | comments section. |
| so you can have your drive way and walk ways | | | | Vidya Garapati (GV) |
| clean from snow and ice. That would avoid any | | | | Team. |