warning sign - first snow, road in the fog by car in the evening
Winter Storms
Before A Storm
Arrange for am emergency heat supply in case of power failure
Prepare auto, battery-powered equipment, food, heating fuel and other supplies.
Prepare a car winter survival kit (refer to Prepare Your Vehicle section) and keep car fuel tank half full
During and After the Storm
At home, stay in your house; use your emergency supplies kit and avoid travel.
Dress warmly and wear multiple layers of protective, loose fitting clothing, scarves, mittens and hoods.
If in cold, cover your mouth and nose to protect lungs from extremely cold air.
Avoid overexertion; heart attacks are a major cause of death during and after storms (shoveling has led to heart attacks so don’t overdo it)
Beware of the chill factor if winds are present
Be prepared for isolation at home and make sure you can survive for a week or two in case a storm isolates you and makes it impossible for you to leave.
If Trapped in Your Car
Stay in your car for visibility and warmth; do not try to walk out
Use a candle for warmth.
Run the motor for only 10 minutes each hour for a heat with rear window open slightly for ventilation.
Make sure the exhaust pipe is not blocked. Change position frequently.
Stay alert and do not let all occupants of the car sleep at once.
About 70 percent of winter deaths related to snow and ice occur in automobiles. Travel by car in daylight, don’t travel alone, keep others notified of your schedule, and stay on main roads.
Winter Storms