Episode 143: Winter readiness, get your house in order

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 the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) in helping homeowners prepare for winter weather and take proactive steps to reduce risks and avoid costly repairs. For additional ways to protect your home from harsh winter conditions, you can find a full checklist at ibhs.org/winter-ready/ to help you get started. Sign up for email notifications on future episodes and other communications associated with winter maintenance and winter weather management by clicking on

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Episode 143: Winter readiness, get your house in order is an episode from SICOP Talks Winter Ops by Rick Nelson.

This episode is 49:04 long.

This episode was published on Feb 6, 2026.

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