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A VERIFIED list of items you need to create an emergency winter supply kit for your car
Weather
No, homeowners and renters insurance policies don’t typically cover flood damage
Separate flood insurance policies are available through private companies or a national program managed by FEMA.
Weather
Flood damage is not covered in homeowners and renters insurance policies
Separate flood insurance policies are available through private companies or a national program managed by FEMA.
Pets
Dog winter safety: VERIFY Fact Sheet
Worried about keeping your dog safe in freezing weather? We VERIFY answers to common questions about dogs in ice and snow.
Extreme Weather
Protecting your home’s pipes in winter weather: VERIFY Fact Sheet
Worried about pipes bursting during cold weather? We VERIFY questions about running appliances, dripping pipes and turning off water.
Electric Vehicles
Yes, electric vehicles lose range in cold weather
The batteries in electric cars drain faster when it’s cold out. Here’s what the research shows.
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Do not plug space heaters into extension cords or power strips
If you’re using a space heater to stay warm, plug it directly into a wall outlet. Extension cords or power strips can overheat, and potentially start a fire.
Money
No, completely closing vents isn’t a reliable way to save money on central heating
Completely closing your vents might damage your HVAC system and raise energy costs, but you could save money with fewer risks by partially closing certain vents.
Extreme Weather
Winter driving safety: 5 Fast Facts
What should you do if your car starts to skid? Should you use sand or kitty litter to create traction? Here are five VERIFIED winter driving safety tips.
Extreme Weather
What we can VERIFY about the safest places in your home during a tornado
Here’s what we can VERIFY about tornado safety for people living in homes with and without basements, apartments and mobile homes.
World
Fact-checking videos claiming to show damage from the recent tsunami in Japan
A Jan. 1, 2024 earthquake off Japan’s west coast caused a tsunami. We fact-checked videos claiming to show the tsunami wave.
Weather
Yes, warming up your car before driving in cold weather can damage the engine over time
Excessive idling can cause engine damage, and experts agree that modern gas-powered engines don’t need to warm up to run effectively.
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