Amador Pines Winter To-Do List
Information is provided as a courtesy by APLO
- Be Courteous – Road Crews are your neighbors and volunteer their time.
- If you are coming from out of town, listen to the weather forecasts for this area and call ahead or go online for road conditions.
- Amador Station has gas pumps and carries winter supplies including chains.
- Snowfall can be beautiful if you’re prepared for it – and can be a disaster if you aren’t.
- DO NOT park on the roadway if it’s snowing or going to snow. Snowplows need to be able to clean the entire roadway.
- Medications – Make sure you have your prescriptions filled.
- If you need fuel for snow blowers, generators, snow plows or lanterns, it’s best to bring it with you. Start any of these items before you need them to make sure they’re running properly.
- Check your supply of fuel for heat, be it wood or propane.
- Cell phone service is spotty in the mountains. Test your cell access in various places of your neighborhood to find a good spot – or be prepared to handle trouble yourself.
- Know your neighbors – It’s a good thing to know your neighbors. Get acquainted so they know you. Have names, addresses and phone numbers written down for easy reference.
- Emergency Supplies in your vehicle. During winter months it’s advisable to always carry chains, boots, gloves, a blanket, water, flashlight, first aid kit and a shovel.
- Have a portable radio on hand. One that can be cranked by hand could be useful should there be an extended power outage. Our Hometown Radio “The Voice of the Gold Country” can be found at 1340 AM and 96.5 FM and is based in Jackson. The station provides local news and updates on weather and power outages.
- Groceries and Supplies – It’s always a good idea to have at least a few days on hand.
- Snow plows do not plow around the mail boxes. Residents in the area typically shovel around the boxes.
- Emergency Contact Information – It’s recommended that you leave emergency contact information with a trusted neighbor or the APLO Treasurer. Pipes burst and fires happen.
