After an unusually warm fall, Vancouverites were talking about the possibility of a mild winter. So, it was a surprise when the snow came in Dec. 13, just 11 days before Christmas. Snow in Christmas time is always a bonus, a White Christmas..... But the snow just kept on coming, even when the weatherman predicted rain.
Many Christmas events and celebrations were cancelled due to the snow. Car accidents, personal injuries from falls, heart attacks from strenuous snow shoveling, senior citizens shut-ins, these are some of the many inconveniences caused by the snow.
Here are some of the snow advisory:
1. Use the proper snow shoveling tool which is shaped to scoop snow.
2. Get some Sifto ice salt for salting your driveway. If your budget is tight, draw out a pathway from your door to the road and salt that pathway. This is especially important for seniors who are in frail health. Ice salt is available from Canadian Tire or your local hardware store. Always stock some for the winter. Stores can easily run out of ice salt just when you need them.
3. Wear proper shoes. Snow boots are ideal as they have the right soles that make it easy to walk on snow. They are also waterproof and well insulated. They keep your feet warm and dry. WalMart is a good place to shop for inexpensive snow boots.
4. If there is a forecast for heavy snowfall, start shoveling as soon as the snow starts. Do not wait for the snow to pile up, as the snow will become too heavy, and snow shoveling becomes strenuous work.
Most importantly, NEVER, NEVER pour hot boiling water on your driveway. It does not replace snow shoveling. What you end up with is ice on your driveway, and that is worst than having snow. It means that your driveway has just become a skating rink.
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