Cell phone, portable charger, and extra batteries Items to stay warm such as extra hats, coats, mittens, and blankets Windshield scraper Shovel Battery-powered radio with extra batteries Flashlight with extra batteries Water and snack food First aid kit with any necessary medications and a pocket knife Tow chains or rope Tire chains
What to do in a winter emergency?
Put together an emergency kit. You don’t want to be left scrambling around for essential gear at the last minute when a storm is already on its way.
Stock up on enough non-perishable food and water for each family member for at least three days.
Make a communication plan.
Pick two regrouping locations.
Practice your evacuation plan.
Learn first aid.
How to prepare for a winter storm?
Weatherproof your home. Insulate any water lines that run along exterior walls so your water supply will be less likely to freeze.
Install a smoke detector and a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector. If you’ll be using a fireplace,wood stove,or kerosene heater,install a smoke detector and a battery-operated carbon monoxide
For older adults,keep an easy-to-read thermometer inside your home. If you or a loved one are over 65 years old,place an easy-to-read thermometer in an indoor location where
Create an emergency car kit.
Listen to weather forecasts,and check your supplies. Listen to weather forecasts regularly and check your emergency supplies,including your emergency food and water supply,whenever you are expecting a
Bring your pets indoors. If you have pets,bring them indoors.
How to prepare for a blizzard?
Stock Up on Essentials. Well before a storm hits,make sure that you have at least a three-day supply of non-perishable foods,water,first aid supplies,pet supplies,batteries,…
Charge Your Cellphone and Make Lists of Emergency Contacts. Be sure that you have the contact numbers for friends and family members,your power company and any other numbers
Prepare Your Vehicle for Hazardous Winter Weather. Get a winter tune-up,pack an emergency kit for your car and learn how to respond if your vehicle begins to skid,…
Storm-Proof Your Home. You want your home to be a good shape before a storm hits,so check the items below before bad weather arrives.
Stay Indoors and Restrict Travel to Emergencies Only. If you must go outdoors,wear warm,loose-fitting layers including waterproof boots,mittens and hats.
Know When to Go to a Shelter. If your home loses power for an extended period,you run out of supplies or the weather is extremely cold,text SHELTER
