If you have a fireplace, consider keeping a supply of firewood or coal.
Have chimneys and wood stoves inspected annually and cleaned if necessary. Chimneys and wood stoves build up creosote, which is the residue left behind by burning wood. Creosote is flammable and needs to be professionally removed periodically. Store ashes in a metal container with a tight-fitting lid.
Protect exposed pipes from freezing by wrapping pipes in insulation or layers of newspaper and then covering them with plastic to keep out moisture.
Ensure you can meet your animals’ needs in the event of prolonged snow coverage. Alternative electricity arrangements (like a generator) will mean cows can still be milked.
Make sure you can feed your animals if they cannot eat grass. It’s important to have supplementary feed and access to a tractor or farm vehicle so that you can travel through the snow to feed livestock.
