As we begin to see the early effects of this latest winter storm, we want to remind you all to be careful. Take some extra time to get to work, and walk slowly on potentially slippery sidewalks and parking lots. Greener Solutions takes pride in the properties that we attend to. We prepare lots in advance of snow events to help prevent the build up of black ice, and our skilled team, works hard through the storms to make sure that the parking lots, and sidewalks are cleared. We put the safety of our customers and their clients and employees first. Need some tips on how to better prepare your home and/or vehicle for an ice or snow event, here's a few that we recommend.
First, working in cold weather can put extra stress on your body. If you have a history of health conditions, please be safe, and follow any advice from your doctor in regard to strenuous activity. Ask for help if needed, and if you decide to do the work yourself then dress warmly, work slowly, and take frequent breaks indoors.
Add a few essential items to your vehicles emergency kit. Including, blankets, warm dry clothing, a small snow shovel, and rock salt, or sand for traction if needed.
Just like your vehicle you may want a few emergency supplies on hand at home too, like bottled water, canned foods, a battery operated radio, and an extra heat source in case of power outage, like fire wood for fireplaces, or oil or kersosene heaters. Write down an emergency plan for your home that includes reminders like turning on water faucets slightly to prevent pipes from freezing during prolonged power outages in the cold weather.
Before the storm arrives take some time to pre-treat sidewalks and walkways with de-icing products or rock salt. This will help to prevent early build up of ice in these areas making clean up later a little easier.
Be cautious when walking over areas of compacted snow this often times will have a layer of ice underneath, and can cause fall injuries.
Use the blade of your snow shovel to remove all snow and ice from walkways and treat with de-icing products or rock salt again, and repeat this often as the snow and ice begin to melt. Puddles of melted snow and ice can re-freeze overnight creating new slippery areas that may appear to only be wet.
Be safe and remember we are available for 24 hour Emergency service. Call us anytime 517-945-1204!
Andy and Courtney Bailey
Greener Solutions Lawn and Landscape
