Winter Storm Weather Ready

1/6/2020 (Permalink)

Preparation:

• Always have your vehicle checked (car battery, fluids), install good winter tires, and fill your car with gas prior to a storm
• Have plenty of Salt or kitty litter for your walkway/driveway
• Emergency ready radio flashlights, extra batteries, candles, and matches in case of an outage due to the storm
• Canned food and bottled water that is saved in case of emergencies
• Extra Blankets, gloves, and hats
• If you have animals, have extra supply for them too
• Caulk weather strip doors or windowsills to keep cold air out
• If you have a fireplace, keep extra wood on hand
• Make sure your family knows what to do, where to go, where supplies are located in case of an emergency.

During:

• Pay attention to the local weather
• If you do not have to leave your house, then don’t
• If you have to drive, a highway will always be safer than a back road
• If you have to drive, let someone know where you are going and your eta
• Eat regularly because it will help your body produce its own heat
• Keep your body hydrated with anything but caffeine or alcohol. Both Caffeine and alcohol will actually dehydrate the body.
• Save on your electric bill by closing the door to any unused room, lowering the heat at night, covering any cracks or windows
• Wear layers and keep dry
• Cards, board games, books for entertainment/bonding time

Post:

• Stretch before you go outside and shovel; and don’t over exert yourself
• Clear off your sidewalk, car, and driveway
• Keep updated with your local news
• Try to avoid the roads until you know for certain they are clear
• Once the storm is over, enjoy the snow and go sledding