About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of preparing your home for winter weather alongside operational readiness.

While it's important to have stockpiles full, equipment repaired and ready, and staff training and assignments set, it's important to have your home weather ready as well. After all, when you're out there battling the weather, there's peace of mind knowing that your own home and family are safe and sound. On this episode we're Talkin' Winter Ops with Jake Sorber, Research Project Scientist with the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety. Jake highlights the work of...

People in this episode

Host: Rick Nelson

Guest: Jake Sorber

Topics covered

• winter readiness
• home safety
• weather preparation
• equipment maintenance
• staff training

Keywords

• winter ops
• home weather readiness
• equipment repair
• staff assignments
• peace of mind

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety

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