Some
careful planning in the Fall can make a big difference in the
enjoyment and performance of your Incline
Village home.
Snow
Removal Parking
Washoe
County Ordinance No. 998
In order to improve safety and facilitate the removal of snow
from the roadway, this ordinance was approved by the Washoe County
Commission in 1998. The ordinance prohibits parking in the County
roadway and County right of way from November 1 to May 1. The
ordinance also prohibits removing snow from private property and
placing that snow on the public right of way. It is important
to note that this ordinance is in effect NO MATTER WHAT THE WEATHER
CONDITIONS ARE. This ordinance will be inforced.
Frozen
Pipes
Frozen pipes
are one of the most common and costly problems encountered by
homes in the mountains. Here are a few tips to prevent frozen
pipes:
- Close
and seal all vents under the house
- Protect
exposed outside pipes and pipes under the house by insulating
them or using heat tape. Both of these products are available
at any hardware store.
- If
you are leaving your home for a prolonged period of time, it
is recommended that you drain your entire water system.
Power
Outages
This area frequently experiences power outages. Heavy
snowfall often breaks exposed power lines.
Here
are some tips to prepare for power outages:
- Make
sure you have an alternate source of energy and fuel on hand
for heating and cooking. Also keep appropriate clothing, blankets
and sleepngbags available for warmth.
- Keep
flashlights, batteries, matches, oil or gas lanterns and extra
fuel where they can be readily found. Flashlights and battery-powered
lanterns are preferred because they are safer than oil or gas
lanterns.
Storm
Preperation
When expecting
a storm, try to store extra water for drinking, washing and cooking.
Know
how your roof sheds. It may be necessary to board up windows that
become buried under snow. Covering your windows prevents accidental
breakage by acting as a stong barrier between the snow and the
window.
Woodstove
Do's & Dont's
Do
have a mason or chimney sweep inspect the chimney for cracks or
soot buildup. Have the chimney cleaned once a year.
Do
open a window a crack for ventilation to keep the fire burining
if these is a draft
problem.
Do dispose
of hot ashes in a closed metal container outside.
Don’t
burn paper or other trash in a stove or fireplace. Doing so can
start a chimney fire.
Don’t
use flammable liquids such as charcoal lighter to start a fire.
Use kindling or paper.
