With more bad weather expected this week, roofs are becoming a very real concern. Snow on a roof can add another 20,000 pounds of weight, which could damage the structural integrity of the roof or, in the worst-case scenario, cause collapse.

"Each day we are hearing about building collapses and precautionary evacuations for homes, schools, and businesses," Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said in a statement released by his office over the weekend.

More snow is expected to fall late Monday night into Tuesday, adding to the weight on already overburdened structures. "It is absolutely imperative that people get out there and get the snow off of their homes and businesses," Malloy said. 

Gov. Malloy also urged those residents living next to seniors to offer assistance with roof clearing if appropriate.  In addition, if residents can’t clear their own roofs and need to pay for someone else to do it. Click here for a list of contractors serving our area.

Removing this snow is essential. Here is a video on how to do it. However, the best advice of all? Don't try to do yourself. Hire a professional; it is a very dangerous job.