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Preparing for Winter Storms
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A major winter storm can
be lethal. Preparing for cold weather conditions and responding to them
effectively can reduce the dangers caused by winter storms.
BEFORE
Be familiar with winter
storm warning messages.
Service snow removal
equipment and have rock salt on hand to melt ice on walkways and kitty litter to
generate temporary traction.
Make sure you have
sufficient heating fuel; regular fuel sources may be cut off.
Winterize your home.
- Insulate walls and
attic.
- Caulk and weather-strip
doors and windows.
- Install storm windows
or cover windows with plastic from the inside.
Have safe emergency
heating equipment available.
- Fireplace with ample
supply of wood
- Small, well-vented,
wood, coal, or camp stove with fuel
- Portable space heaters
or kerosene heaters (See Kerosene Heaters.)
Install and check smoke
detectors.
Contact your local
emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter for more information
on winter storms.
Keep pipes from freezing.
- Wrap pipes in
insulation or layers of old newspapers.
- Cover the newspapers
with plastic to keep out moisture.
- Let faucets drip a
little to avoid freezing.
- Know how to shut off
water valves.
Have disaster supplies on
hand, in case the power goes out.
- Flashlight and extra
batteries
- Portable,
battery-operated radio and extra batteries.
- First aid kit
- One-week supply of food
(include items that do not require refrigeration or cooking in case the
power is shut off)
- Nonelectric can opener
- One-week supply of
essential prescription medications.
- Extra blankets and
sleeping bags
- Fire extinguisher
(A-B-C type)
Source: http://www.insurancesurf.com.
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