Winter Preparedness
Ensuring the Cold Doesn't Take a Bite Out of You
Prepare your home and family
- Prepare for possible isolation in your home
by having sufficient heating fuel; regular fuel sources may
be cut off. For example, store a good supply of dry,
seasoned wood for your fireplace or wood-burning stove.
- Winterize your home to extend the life
of your fuel supply by insulating walls and attics, caulking
and weather-stripping doors and windows, and installing
storm windows or covering windows with plastic.
- Place a winter emergency kit in each car
(see sidebar for items to include)
FEMA has more information on what to do:
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Did You Know?
Your winter survival kit should include the following items:
- a shovel
- windshield scraper and small broom
- flashlight
- battery powered radio
- extra batteries
- water
- snack food
- matches
- extra hats, socks and mittens
- First aid kit with pocket knife
- Necessary medications
- blanket(s)
- tow chain or rope
- road salt and sand
- booster cables
- emergency flares
- fluorescent distress flag
The body loses heat quickest through the head and hands, so be
sure to have a hat and gloves or mittens. |
