Winter is one of the sacred names in the movie, game of thrones when the White Walkers may return in the winter, and the realm must always be prepared for such an event.
However, when winter cold and snow set in, the first thought is usually how to keep warm. Your next thought should be how to stay safe. Winter storms and other extreme weather put you at risk for injuries and illness – from fires to fractures to frostbite.
Winter is just around the corner, and while it is a distracting season with preparations for Christmas holidays and that well-earnt vacation time within reach, there is also a checklist of things you should be doing to prepare for winter to make sure you stay safe in this snow-covered season.
Preparing for winter is just as important as preparing for a storm season or famine. For most places, the cold brings different types of dangers and ailments that ruin the beauty of this white-cold season.
1. Check for leakage on your windows and door: This enables you to prevent loss of heat in your home. 
You can make use of silicone caulk (sealant), cello tapes, newspapers on the gaps on your windows and door frame.
2. A need to do a bulk food shopping: Food shopping is important because this reduces the outdoor movement for food search in the cold weather.
For a low budget, you can get more of fruits, proteins such as; meat, eggs, chicken, carbohydrates like rice spaghetti, noodles and vegetables depending on your choice of diet.
3. Complete looks for winter warmth: When the weather gets colder, you don’t have to sacrifice style for warmth. It’s still possible to rock your look, even when it involves tons of layers. 
This is very crucial for many because you can get flu, fracture or sprain your, joints because of the wrong shoes and clothes you go out with during this season. However, it is advisable to wear a fur boot, shoe, and jackets to get warmth.
4. How to prevent winter fall: Sometimes falling can be fun when you don’t end up with bruises or fracture. 
Falling can be reduced when you wear shoes that have good grip and fur to prevent frostbite of the toes.
5. Prepare outdoor vehicles and machinery: One of the best bits of advice I got from a winter kit book was to use a fuel stabilizer in your boat, vehicle mower and tractor engines from expiring and going thick when you don’t use them for some time so that when winter is over, this prevent clog of the fuel in the engine. 
Also, don’t forget to get some secure clip snow chains on your tire or change to a winter tire if you are driving through slippery regional roads.
6. Getting heaters for warmth: This is important, but Maintenance is key because fire hazards can occur and dehydration. 
Also, try to get a personal backup heater as they are great to heat up the rooms, kitchen, bathroom, and toilet.
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