TMD Nov. 18

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exposed water lines with insulation.  Check the faucets around the house and cover them as well.  Take a good look at water tanks and floats along with the lines running into them.  Check your dog kennels and add a little warmth to them with hay or shavings.   If you have a few old blankets, throw them in there.  Hay will also work well in hog pens.  Heat lamps can be added to chicken coops and other places where smaller animals stay.  </div> <div> Anti-freeze levels should be inspected on equipment like tractors and farm trucks.  And equipment such as lawn mowers and trimmers should either have the gasoline tanks drained or have a fuel stabilizer added.</div> <div> Last but not least, check your personal vehicles.  Check the anti-freeze levels, check all the belts and hoses and check the battery.  If you haven't got one already, put together an emergency kit with the following items:</div> <div> flashlight, flares and a first-aid kit. </div> <div> Jumper cables, extra belts and a tool kit. </div> <div> A blanket, warm clothes and gloves. </div> <div> Paper towels.   </div> <div> Extra washer fluid. </div> <div> Extra food and water</div> <div> My quote of the week comes from and Italian Proverb.  It reads, "If you scatter thorns, don't go barefoot."</div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>