Cruz told ABC13 it's better to overprepare and perhaps not need it than not to prepare and wish you did.
"Obviously, we want to talk about winterizing your home. Up to this point, if you haven't done it by now, now is the time to start," said Cruz.
Protect pipes
Cruz said it's time to wrap your exterior pipes and recommends opening your cabinets this weekend to provide heat to your interior plumbing.
"Protecting your pipes, especially those that are outside, knowing where your shutoff valves are, so that in case of a leak in your house, you know how to shut the water off either from the main street or the valve that's inside your house," said Cruz.
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Staying safe while using space heaters & generators
If you're using a space heater in the coming days, he says it's important to keep it away from anything flammable and not put anything over the cords.
"We want to check the extension cord to make sure there are no cuts, no frays, and that the extension is not broken. If it is, it's time to replace it," said Cruz.
Now, if there's a need for a generator, he says to keep it at least 20 feet away from where people will be, and to ensure your carbon monoxide detector has new batteries and is working.
"When you start it, what you want to avoid is a gas leak, because if there's a leak, this generator will heat up and cause a fire," said Cruz.
Speaking of fires, he says it's important you have a fire extinguisher handy and that your smoke detector is working properly.
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Prep your cars
With the possibility of freezing rain and sleet, driving conditions will be unfavorable. Autotrader and the Department of Public Safety recommend that drivers take precautions to ensure their vehicles run and remain in good standing amid freezing conditions.
Some of the tips they shared are: keeping your tank full to prevent gas lines from freezing, make sure the air pressure on your tires are set to the right psi, carry jumper cables and more.
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Check on your neighbors
Cruz told ABC13 that preparing starts at home and extends to your community, emphasizing the importance of being a good neighbor.
"Check on your neighbors, especially those that are elderly, those that are disabled," said Cruz. "Sometimes we get so caught up in prepping our own homes that we tend to forget about people that are in need, so get out to your neighbors and make sure everyone is safe during this possible winter storm."
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