Within the home: Prepping the house is necessary before renting out during cold season-- especially when renting to non-locals.
If the home has a wood-burning fireplace, ensure that the chimney is cleared out before renting to the next guest.
Have a heating system repair service preform a check-up to your HVAC system before any maintenance issues arise; make sure the system is working properly, and schedule a yearly check up to avoid preventable damages.
Safety Measures: Double-Check safety gear; test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
Let guests know what to expect (possible outages, water loss, etc.), make them aware of the limited resources, and give them examples how to prepare for an outage.
Sleeping & Warmth Essentials
- Extra Blankets, Throws, or Quilts
- Spare Pillows
- Sleeping Bags
- Air Mattresses or Floor Cushions
- Mylar Emergency Blankets
- Hand Warmers
- Warm Clothing to Lend: Hats, Socks, Gloves, Hoodies
Lighting & Power
- Battery-Powered LED Lanterns
- Flashlights and Headlamps
- Extra Batteries
Food & Drink for Multiple People/Kitchen Essentials
- Water- 1 gallon/person-per day
- Cereals/Granola
- Canned Soups
- Canned Veggies/Fruits
- Canned Tuna/Chicken
- Crackers
- Trail Mix
- Hot Chocolate
- Tea
- Disposable Plates/Utensils
- Manual Can Opener
Hygiene & Comfort
- Extra Toilet Paper, Hand Sanitizer, and Wet Wipes
- Dry Shampoo
- Face Wipes
- Towels/Washcloths
- Toothbrushes, Travel-sized Toothpaste
- Trash Bags and Paper Towels
Entertainment
- Card Games
- Board Games
- Puzzles
- Books/Magazines
- Coloring Books
Miscellaneous
- Wi-Fi Password
- Local Emergency Contacts (Electric and Water Cooperatives or Corporations)
- Map of Town/Area
- First Aid Kit
Outside
- Supply of Dry Firewood it fireplace is not propane-tired
- Shovel
- Push Broom
