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Real-time hard freeze and inclement weather alerts

Nationwide has partnered with a dependable third party to alert you when inclement weather is forecast.

Protect what matters

We’ll send a text alert before the hard freeze hits so you can take action to protect your home and loved ones. Stay ahead of the freeze. Stay cozy. Stay protected.
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How it works

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Sign up to get text alerts for an anticipated hard freeze, hail or high winds. You’ll have the option to opt in to other weather alerts in the future.

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We’ll send you an alert before the inclement weather arrives in your area if a hard freeze of 20 degrees and below will persist for more than 6 hours, or if sustained winds greater than 50 mph and gusts greater than 58 mph or hail greater than 1 inch in diameter are detected.

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Once alerted, you can take action to protect your home and family.

Please stay safe by using the following tips:
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  • Maintain indoor temperatures above 55 degrees Fahrenheit even when you’re not home
  • Open cabinet doors to let warm air circulate around pipes
  • During extreme cold weather, let faucets drip to prevent freezing; even if the water freezes, a slow drip can relieve pressure and help prevent the pipes from bursting
  • Know how to shut off your water supply in case a pipe bursts
  • Consider a generator (portable or standby) and know how to operate it safely; when using alternative heat sources or a generator in your home, follow all safety guidelines
  • Keep the fridge and freezer closed to preserve food
  • Avoid candles because they can be a fire hazard
  • Unplug electronics to prevent damage from surges
  • Ensure that your phone is fully charged and your car has a full tank of gas

For your home

  • Insulate exposed pipes with foam or heat tape
  • Seal cracks and gaps around windows, doors and foundations
  • Ensure that HVAC inspection and maintenance for the winter is complete
  • Get a generator, if possible
  • Keep pipe repair kits, insulation materials and emergency heating sources handy
  • Have an emergency kit with 3 days of food, water, prescription medications and other supplies ready in case of a total shutdown

For your garden and outdoor areas

  • Disconnect and drain garden hoses and irrigation systems
  • Cover sensitive plants with frost cloths or burlap
  • Wrap outdoor faucets with insulated covers
  • Store garden tools and machinery indoors

For your car

  • Keep an emergency kit in the trunk of your car, including blankets, a first aid kit and jumper cables

Find out when an expected hard freeze is on the way.

If you have an existing Nationwide online account:

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If you don't have an existing Nationwide online account:

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Learn more about:

Protecting your pipes
Preparing for winter
Winterizing your car
Driving safety

[1] Alert service is not available in Alaska or Hawaii.

Notifications are intended to inform recipients of a possible upcoming hard freeze of 20 degrees and below that persists for more than 6 hours or sustained winds greater than 50 mph and gusts greater than 58 mph, or hail greater than 1 inch in diameter impacting the address provided by the recipient during the sign-up process. Nationwide is working with separate and nonaffiliated third parties to obtain this information. Notifications are provided as a courtesy, and neither Nationwide nor the aforementioned third parties make any express or implied warranties, guarantees or affirmations relating to these notifications, including but not limited to that weather will occur or has occurred. Further, neither Nationwide nor such third parties shall have any responsibility or liability whatsoever, to recipients or any other person or entity, arising from or relating to such notification, information and data, including but not limited to for any inconsistency, inaccuracy or omission in or for any of the information, data, weather or events predicted or depicted, reported, occurring or occurred. By signing up for notifications, recipients acknowledge that meteorology is an inexact science and are advised that in addition to these notifications, government from time to time issues watches, warnings, advisories, bulletins and other communications for the general public. The recipient may wish to keep advised of these notices and is solely responsible for action or lack of action taken to preserve life or property. NOTIFICATIONS, INFORMATION AND DATA ARE PROVIDED AS IS WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES HEREUNDER, AND THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.