--- title: Get Ready for Snow and Ice description: Winter weather tips. image: https://www.demsure.com/hubfs/Snowed%20in.jpg --- [![DEM Header Logo.png](https://www.demsure.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2018%20Redesign/DEM%20Header%20Logo.png?width=460&name=DEM%20Header%20Logo.png "DEM Header Logo.png")](https://www.demsure.com/) # Dempsey Insurance Agency Blog # Get Ready for Snow and Ice [Kate Dempsey](https://www.demsure.com/blog/author/kate-dempsey) Dec 16, 2020 12:56:24 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) **A winter storm is in today's forecast so we wanted to share                               some great tips from our friends at Plymouth Rock Assurance.** **For Your Home** - To [prevent frozen pipes](https://link.zixcentral.com/u/6f463f3b/7LeGBLg-6xG1RpjmhnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.insurance.plymouthrock.com%2F%3Fqs%3D518b653cc4f428c9f5eff63404209c4b5fc0f5599a38afd8e7063b5f66f86c11b4504ff63e21a5ac21b168bad03e4677a355c931efc6aacd), set your thermostat to a warm temperature. If you're leaving town, set it to no lower than 65 degrees. - Make sure you have working flashlights, nonperishable food items and water in case you lose power or the storm keeps you house-bound for more than a day. - Stay indoors during the storm and follow these tips to avoid [snow shoveling-related injuries](https://link.zixcentral.com/u/97362df7/wvWGBLg-6xGNSJjmhnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.insurance.plymouthrock.com%2F%3Fqs%3D518b653cc4f428c98d4525fe8dd122831cbd99b67b1325f48199cd36996b7da6c031d73348532a49be91347b527de0171738fab789b554a6). **On the Road** - Snow can accumulate quickly, creating slick conditions. If possible, avoid driving during the storm. - If you must drive, be sure to stock your vehicle's [winter roadside emergency kit](https://link.zixcentral.com/u/a860b969/XjGHBLg-6xGlTpjmhnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.insurance.plymouthrock.com%2F%3Fqs%3D518b653cc4f428c99046dbb2a11ea00d6310f2c8f3a3dc1502eef2608f4764b7e0ac94e8c3ef10808750b7adc0ba2024c36396ab3feab9a2) with all the essentials including snacks, blankets, a windshield de-icer, a spare phone charger and flare lights. Check your oil and antifreeze levels. - If there’s even the slightest threat of snow in the forecast, keep your motorcycle off the road, properly stored and winterized. **After the Storm** - Once it's safe to drive, follow these tips to properly [get your vehicle out of the snow](https://link.zixcentral.com/u/b28c8615/SG_HBLg-6xGwlZjmhnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.insurance.plymouthrock.com%2F%3Fqs%3D518b653cc4f428c932a85d688f1cf7661363b2edfe06c71a6af03e1347d273c15589cca0f58091c174a0e0bc113f4a544a3cd63e68400182). When cleaning the snow and ice off your vehicle, remember to also clear the roof. - Before venturing out, brush up on these [safe winter weather driving techniques](https://link.zixcentral.com/u/2ce85b1b/dpuHBLg-6xGS-5jmhnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.insurance.plymouthrock.com%2F%3Fqs%3D518b653cc4f428c92937beabba670c68d4d2c2db22702f2f8d62985f4ad0cea8a75e8e8cec6cff673ad29684b1f80af3f2bed25ac5d12baf). - After a heavy snow fall you might notice large piles of snow on the roof of your home or business. Safely remove snow from your roof to [prevent ice dams.](https://link.zixcentral.com/u/8baa1f37/llqPBLg-6xGdRpjmhnsoMg?u=https%3A%2F%2Fclick.insurance.plymouthrock.com%2F%3Fqs%3D518b653cc4f428c9892fd37e870a344d0f93f907efe29aad2ecb3e7818e93ff5b0c7e12fa17488c431bb0a03f074f2c94a1b17ea145e6a22) Stay safe and warm this week! 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