HELPFUL TIPS TO PREPARE FOR THE UPCOMING WINTER STORM

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BEFORE THE STORM (24–48 HOURS AHEAD) 📷1. Charge all phones, power banks, tablets, and rechargeable lanterns. 📷2. Fill vehicle gas tanks in case stations lose power. 📷3. Get cash in small bills in case card systems go down. 📷4. Pick up prescriptions and essential medications early. 📷5. Download movies, books, and maps for offline use. 📷6. Identify one warm room in the house to “camp out” if power fails. 📷7. Locate water shut-off valve and breaker box now, not later. 📷8. Set fridge and freezer to colder settings to hold temperature longer. 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷 WATER AND PIPE PROTECTION 📷9. Drip faucets on exterior walls when temps drop below freezing. 📷10. Open cabinet doors under sinks to allow warm air circulation. 📷11. Disconnect garden hoses from outdoor spigots. 📷12. Cover outdoor faucets with insulated caps or towels. 📷13. Know how to shut off water quickly if a pipe bursts. 📷14. Fill jugs, buckets, or bathtub with water for flushing and washing. 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷 FOOD AND KITCHEN PREP 📷15. Keep 3–5 days of no-cook food: peanut butter, tuna, bread, crackers, canned meat, fruit cups. 📷16. Have manual can opener available. 📷17. Buy shelf-stable milk or powdered milk if needed. 📷18. Freeze a few water bottles to act as freezer “ice packs.” 📷19. Keep a cooler ready to move fridge food outside if power is out and temps are below freezing. 📷20. Avoid stocking large amounts of perishables right before the storm. 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷 HEAT AND HOME SAFETY 📷21. Gather extra blankets, sleeping bags, and warm layers. 📷22. If using a fireplace, confirm chimney is clear and have dry wood. 📷23. Never run generators or grills inside garages or homes. 📷24. Test smoke and carbon-monoxide detectors. 📷25. Have at least one flashlight per person plus spare batteries. 📷26. Use battery lanterns instead of candles when possible. 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷 VEHICLE AND TRAVEL 📷27. Plan to avoid driving once freezing rain begins. 📷28. Bridges, overpasses, and shaded roads freeze first. 📷29. Keep in the car: blanket, water, snacks, phone charger, gloves. 📷30. Replace old wiper blades and top off washer fluid. 📷31. Park away from large tree limbs when possible. 📷32. Assume flights and travel may be disrupted for days. 📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷📷 POWER OUTAGE PLAN 📷33. Unplug sensitive electronics to avoid surge damage. 📷34. ...


Sabrina Harris
January 24th, 2026


Hands FREE Access @ Heartland Crossing Self Storage

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Storage Genie gives you HANDS FREE ACCESS TO HEARTLAND CROSSING SELF STORAGE AND NOW OFFERS MORE ENHANCEMENTS FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE. For all of our customers that use the Storage Genie we now offer you the convenience of paying your rental charges through your mobile app. Storage Genie is the key to easy access. The app gives our tenants mobile credentials for secure, easy entry to our facility. Customers can also make payments, view access history and contact your facility directly through the app. The best part? The Storage Genie tenant mobile app is offered to you for FREE. Instructions for Storage Genie Gate opens as you approach the keypad Keep your phone in your pocket, car or purse Make payments, track activity & more SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS Search Storage Genie on App Store or Google Play Download and Open App Follow App Instructions to Set-Up Account Make Sure Enable Location or Allowed Location are Selected to Ensure Automatic Opening Your friends @ Heartland Crossing Self Storage ...


Sabrina Harris
November 13th, 2025


Many Locations - Many Unit Types & Sizes - Move In Specials Available

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Self Storage

We have many convenient storage options located in Indianapolis, Camby, Cloverdale, Brownsburg and New Palestine. Our facilities offer safe and affordable storage for any size storage need you may have - Big or Small! Drive Up Units Inside Units Temperature Controlled Units Outside Parking Spaces RV Units (Large Commercial Doors) Boat Units (Large Commercial Doors) Camper Units (Large Commercial Doors) Our facilities offer month to month leasing, access code entry, advanced locking system, security cameras on site, well-lit property, military discount and move in specials. Call now for details or if you prefer you can reserve or rent your unit right here on our website. Fast and Convenient. Once your rental is complete one of our Storage Specialists will be in touch to ensure you are comfortable with all of the details regarding your new rental. ...


Sabrina Harris
October 28th, 2025


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