Having your vehicle ready for winter travel can help you avoid situations that are unpleasant or even life threatening. Winter driving conditions may vary from day to day or even mile to mile. Keeping your vehicle in top operating condition all year round is important, but it is especially important in the winter months. Taking action now can make your winter safe and comfortable. Winter can be an enjoyable season, but we must be prepared for its hazards. Even a few hours notice will help you and your family better cope with severe winter weather. Plan ahead to care for your pets and animals as you would for yourself. They also need to be protected from the weather. Pets and animals need food and water, too. Because the body loses between half or three-quarters of its heat through the head, wear a hat even when sleeping. In a cold house, dress warmly using several layers of loose fitting clothing to trap body heat. Primary concerns are loss of power, heat, telephone, and supplies. They will have radio contact to summon ambulance and law enforcement. Fire department personnel can help with the emergency medical problem or fire. You can summon emergency assistance during a community power outage causing loss of telephone service by going to your nearest fire station. Always keep safety in mind have a fire extinguisher near have adequate ventilation. Use alternate heating sources that have been installed by professionals such as a fireplace or wood-burning stove. Have a closed off area, congregate in one room, have blankets and jackets available. Conserve fuel by keeping your home cooler than usual. Have an adequate supply of heating fuel on hand. Eat well balanced, nutritional meals to allow the body to produce its own heat. Some of your food should be the type that does not require refrigeration or cooking. Have emergency cooking equipment such as a camp stove to use outside. Stock an emergency supply of food and water. Make sure you could survive a week at home in case a storm isolated you and made it impossible for you to leave home. Monitor your NOAA Weather Radio or local radio and/or TV station for updated weather information.īe prepared for isolation at home. Experts agree that the following measures can be effective in dealing with the challenges of severe weather.
Timely preparation, including measures to avoid the impacts of severe winter weather, can help avert a tragedy.
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