How to Prepare for Winter Weather

Meriden Health Talk · Jan 15, 2026 · 2m

In this episode of Meriden Health Talk, we are here to talk about one of the most important topics as a New Englander – how to prepare for winter weather.

Let’s start where you spend most of your time: your home.

If you plan to use a fireplace or wood stove for emergency heating, have your chimney or flue inspected each year.

Each winter season have your furnace system and vent checked by a qualified technician to ensure they are functioning properly.

Check smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors and replace batteries twice a year.

Now let’s talk about your car—because winter is not the…