Once your home is winterized, get ready for the windstorms and outages that come with Northwest winters. Build a kit with flashlights, batteries, water, nonperishable food and a battery-powered radio. Charge power banks before big storms hit. Trim dead branches over your roof, and call your utility about any near power lines. Run generators outdoors only, far from windows, to avoid carbon monoxide. Keep your fridge closed so food stays cold longer. Keith Bruce at Sound Point Real Estate knows what keeps a Northwest home in top shape. soundpointre.com
