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Jan 14, 2009 3:06 pm US/Eastern

Cold Weather Resource Guide

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It's cold outside, and it's only going to get worse. To make sure you, your family and your home are safe, check out these helpful links and numbers.

WINTERIZE YOUR HOME

Your Heating System

Tips To Save Energy and $

Lose Those Drafts

Insulation

KEEP YOURSELF WARM

The Brookline Fire Department has helpful tips to stay warm and dry as the frigid temperatures head our way. The city has also released a list of numbers for residents who need help during the cold weather emergency.

Read: Cold Weather Tips And Numbers

FREEZING PIPES

If you're worried about freezing pipes, now is the time to prepare.

Here are a few resources:

Prevent Pipes From Freezing

Preventing Frozen Pipes

How to Wrap Your Pipes

If Your Pipes Do Freeze

FUEL ASSISTANCE

With arctic cold bearing down on New England, Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) urges families and individuals who might qualify for fuel assistance to apply now.

Call: 617-357-6012 or visit BostonABCD.org

TAKE CARE OF YOUR CAR

Winter is not only a tough time for us, it can also be taxing on your car if you do not take care of it. Here are a couple of steps you can take to help your car survive the cold winter months.

Read: How Your Car Can Survive The Winter