Winter Storms

Winter Storms 

• Keep posted on weather conditions.

• Prepare for isolation at home (Keep a survival kit on hand).

• Use lights for heat if the furnace goes out. Don't use gas stoves.

• Prevent wood/oil-burning stoves, fireplaces, or electric heaters from overheating and becoming fire hazards. Fill all liquid fuel heating devices outside buildings.

• Stay indoors. Overexertion from activities such as snow shoveling is a major cause of winter storm deaths.

• Dress in warm layers.

• Travel only if necessary, and then only in daylight on major roads.

• Do not travel alone. let someone know your schedule and destination.

• When caught in a vehicle: 

  • Don't leave the vehicle unless help is in sight.

  • Ensure proper ventilation while running the engine.

  • Signal trouble by raising the hood tying a cloth on the antenna, or turning on flashers.

  • Don't burn anything in the vehicle.