Indiana Homeowners Encouraged to Prepare for Winter Weather

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - As winter approaches, Indiana homeowners are encouraged to take steps now to protect their homes from freezing temperatures and potential winter weather damage.

Winter Weather Preparedness Week runs November 8 through November 14. Sara Clapa, a senior meteorologist with the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety (IBHS), says homeowners should prepare even if forecasts call for a milder-than-average winter.

Clapa recommends sealing gaps and cracks around the home, clearing gutters and downspouts, and insulating vulnerable pipes. These steps can help prevent cold air from entering the home and reduce the risk of frozen or burst pipes.

According to Clapa, burst pipes are one of the leading causes of winter weather damage each year. Homeowners should also protect outdoor faucets and sprinkler systems and keep warmer air circulating in colder areas of the house.