| Be sure to have extra blankets on hand. | | | | Stay tuned to the weather station for updates on |
| All family members should have gloves, warm | | | | changing weather. |
| coats, hats and water resistant boots. | | | | For your safety, stay indoors |
| Check your smoke detectors and fire | | | | Traveling by Car in a Storm Should be Avoided, |
| extinguishers to make sure they are working | | | | But if You Need To: |
| properly. | | | | Assemble a car emergency kit for your trunk. |
| Assemble a Family Emergency Kit for Your Home | | | | Make sure you winterize your car before the |
| Containing the Following: | | | | winter storm season. |
| Portable radio (NOAA Weather Radio) | | | | For emergency use, keep your car's gas tank full. |
| Flashlight and batteries | | | | Make sure that someone knows your destination, |
| Bottled water for everyone in the family | | | | your route and when you are to be expected to |
| Long-term storage food | | | | your destination. |
| First Aid Kits | | | | In Case You Get Stuck in Your Car |
| What Does a Winter Storm Watch Mean? | | | | Unless there is a house or business nearby, stay |
| A Snow Storm or Ice Storm is possible in your | | | | with your car. It is not recommended to try and |
| area. | | | | walk to safety. |
| If a Winter Storm Watch is issued, stay tuned to | | | | Put a brightly colored cloth on your antenna as a |
| the weather station for updates on changing | | | | signal for help. |
| weather. | | | | Start your car and use the heater for about 10 |
| What Does a Winter Storm Warning Mean? | | | | minutes every hour. |
| A Snow Storm or Ice Storm is headed for your | | | | Make sure that snow hasn't accumulated and |
| area. | | | | might be blocking your exhaust pipe. |
| Stay tuned to the weather station and take the | | | | When running your engine, leave the overhead |
| necessary precautions. | | | | light on so that you can be seen by rescuers. |
| Stay indoors. | | | | Exercise your arms and legs every few minutes |
| If you need to go outdoors, wear plenty of | | | | to keep your blood circulating which will help to |
| layered clothing under your heavy coat. | | | | keep you warm. |
| Wear gloves and a hat. | | | | Open one window slightly to let air in, the window |
| To protect your lungs, cover your mouth. | | | | away from the blowing wind. |
| Be aware of wind chill, which could cause | | | | Drink fluids to avoid dehydration. |
| hypothermia. | | | | Be careful not to waste your car's battery power. |
| Be careful walking on snowy, icy sidewalks. | | | | If you are in a remote area, try to spell out |
| Be cautious if you need to shovel snow, takes | | | | letters of SOS with rocks or tree limbs to attract |
| breaks and don't over do it. | | | | attention. |
| What Does a Blizzard Warning Mean? | | | | If absolutely necessary, once the storm passes, |
| Strong winds, dangerous wind chill, blinding | | | | leave the car and proceed on foot. |
| wind-driven snow are expected. | | | | |