--- title: Essential Items for the next Cape Cod blizzard description: Essential items to prepare your Cape Cod home for the next storm. image: https://info.capecodbuilder.com/hs-fs/file-20405202-jpg/images/snow_coming_in_door-resized-600.jpg --- [![REEF Cape Cod Builders](https://capecodbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/reef-logo-2022.gif "REEF Cape Cod Builders") ](https://capecodbuilder.com/) - [Real Estate](https://capecodbuilder.com/cape-cod-land-search/) - [Contact](https://capecodbuilder.com/contact/) - [(508) 394-3090](tel:15083943090) Menu # Welcome to the Cape Cod Builder blog # Essential Items for the next Cape Cod blizzard Posted by [REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/author/reef-cape-cods-home-builder) on Tue, Feb 12, 2013 ![REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/hubfs/REEFLogo2013_vertical_med.png) - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) While 10% of Cape Cod is still without electrical power, we are picking ourselves up from a huge blizzard. Many of us were prepared, and some were not. Some of us got lucky and never experienced a power outage. Most of Cape Cod lost power for at least 24 hours. It certainly makes one grateful for things we generally take for granted, like electricity and heat! While the cleanup continues, here’s a list of 14 essential items to have on hand for the next big storm (blizzard or hurricane!). ![snow coming in door resized 600](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/hs-fs/file-20405202-jpg/images/snow_coming_in_door-resized-600.jpg) [14 Blizzard Essentials for your Cape Cod home ](http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20656564,00.html) Tags: [coastal building](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/topic/coastal-building), [energy](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/topic/energy), [Safety Tips](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/topic/safety-tips) ### Subscribe to Email Updates Search Blog Search Google [Cape Cod Building CostsHow much does it cost per square foot to build on Cape Cod? Get your answer here.](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/do-you-want-to-know-what-your-project-will-cost-0) [Waterfront Homes GuideThe most important question that buyers and homeowners want to know is what can I build? Find out here.](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/waterfront-property-guide) [Buying Land on Cape CodEvery new home needs land. Download our guide to buying land and start your search today.](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/guide-to-buying-land-on-cape-cod-2017) [Controlling CostsUse this free guide to interview contractors and avoid costly delays and overruns.](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/download-our-complimentary-guide-how-to-control-the-cost-of-your-home-building-or-renovation-project) [TimberpegWe're excited to announce our partnership with Timberpeg, the leader in luxury timber frame construction. Click here for info.](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/post-and-beam-construction-cape-cod-timberpeg) ### Latest Posts ![Best of Houzz - Service 2015, 2016](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/capecodbuilder_img/ccbuilder-service1.png?width=140&name=ccbuilder-service1.png "Best of Houzz - Service 2015, 2016") # 508-394-3090 [info@capecodbuilder.com](mailto:info@capecodbuilder.com) ![Best of Houzz - Service 2017, 2018](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/hs-fs/hubfs/capecodbuilder_img/ccbuilder-service2.png?width=140&name=ccbuilder-service2.png "Best of Houzz - Service 2017, 2018") ### REEF Builder’s Blog #### Consumer Guides - [What does it cost to build on Cape Cod?](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/do-you-want-to-know-what-your-project-will-cost-0) - [Your guide to building a Cape Cod waterfront home](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/waterfront-property-guide?__hstc=253183830.42a4d26cbf0a3dd088d941a10c649ff7.1509434228898.1509440940505.1509447268510.4&__hssc=253183830.2.1509447268510&__hsfp=3087073821) - [Guide to Buying Land on Cape Cod](https://info.capecodbuilder.com/guide-to-buying-land-on-cape-cod-2017) - [** Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/CapeCodBuilder) - [** Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/thecapecodbuilder/) - [** Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/capecodbuilder/) - [** YouTube](http://www.youtube.com/user/REEFCapeCodBuilder) - [** Twitter](http://www.twitter.com/Cape_CodBuilder) - [** LinkedIn](http://www.linkedin.com/company/reef-cape-cod%27s-home-builder) © 2017 REEF Cape Cod's Home Builder. All rights reserved. - [Privacy](http://capecodbuilder.com/privacy/) - [Legal](http://capecodbuilder.com/legal/) - [Sitemap](http://capecodbuilder.com/sitemap/) 24 School Street, West Dennis, MA 02670 • (508) 394-3090 MA Construction Supervisor: CS083445 MA Home Improvement Contractor: 175486 MA Real Estate License: 5165 Website by [Community Web Development](http://www.comminternet.com)