Even as the sun shines, we’re being warned to prepare for winter while shovels and gloves vie for space in stores alongside rakes, pumpkins and Halloween candy.
There is no question we need to be prepared for whatever winter throws us and it’s a good reminder that we need to think about changing our tires to ones made for winter conditions, replacing windshield wiper blades and even stocking up on salt once it becomes available.
If we learned anything from the long and cold winter of 2016/’17, it is that we have to be prepared to take care of ourselves and that means being part of the solution, not the problem.
Is it a hassle and expensive to switch to winter tires? Yes. Is shovelling snow twice a day a pain in the back? Absolutely.
But as businesses and homeowners, we must take responsibility for safe access around our neighbourhoods and streets, especially for children and seniors.
Our weather is changing and we Lotuslanders can no longer be smug about our temperate climate.
