Winter Survival Tips While Living in Cleveland

Winter can be cold, snowy, icy, and sometimes sunny depending where you are living in the world. But trying to survive the winter in Cleveland, Ohio can be tough, especially if it's your first winter in the area. Here at All My Sons Moving & Storage, our Cleveland movers are here to help you get through your first winter with our winter survival tips.

How Do People Survive Harsh Winters?

This a great question! A warm home, protective clothing, and knowing when you should go outside are some of best winter survival tips to help you get through your first winter. Our Cleveland movers recommend always staying prepared for the winter storms that seem to blow out of nowhere. Keep up to date with the local weather channel and have alerts turned on your smartphones through weather apps, knowing what storms are coming can help you better prepare in the long run.

Another great winter tip is to stay active! Harsh winters can bring a lot of seasonal depression. This doesn't mean though you must go outside and run in the snow. You can choose some light exercise in the house, and if you have children, get them involved through fun games. Put some music on in the house and dance around and be merry! Not only will this boost your mood, but it's a great way to burn some calories and a way to get the blood flowing and feeling the heat.

Traveling in a Winter Storm

Let's say you have just begun your move to Cleveland and a winter storm is happening right while you are driving, not only is this scary but it can be dangerous if you don't know how to properly manage this stress. Good news is that we have some tips for you to be able to handle that drive and stay warm and safe.

First, here at All My Sons Moving & Storage, we have Cleveland long-distance movers who can help you drive and move your household items for you instead, so you can wait out that winter storm. Our long-distance movers are professionals when it comes to moving services. We'll handle the packing, unpacking, and the wintertime driving.

Second, Fox 8 Cleveland shares some additional tips: “Don't rush. Check weather and traffic conditions ahead of time and leave early if necessary.” Always make sure to have a full gas of tank ready and be prepared to have emergency supplies ready such as flash lights1.

Contact Us

Don't be afraid about surviving your first winter. Here at All My Sons Moving & Storage Cleveland, we want you to feel prepared and ready to take on whatever winter weather arrives, contact our movers to learn more about our other moving services and how we can make your move to Cleveland an enjoyable one.

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