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Storms can bring high
winds, heavy rain, lightning, snow and ice. It may be hard to contact
someone if severe weather causes you to lose electricity or phone service.
Here are some tips on how to prepare for severe weather in any season:
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Talk with your family,
friends, and neighbors to prepare for emergencies.
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Make sure your car's gas
tank is full.
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Prepare a suitcase in the
event you have to go to a friend's house or a shelter.
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Have enough cash to pay
for food, fuel, and medical care for several days.
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Make a list of key phone
numbers, including emergency numbers. Be sure to have enough
change for a pay phone.
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Make sure you have
blankets or extra clothes to stay warm ~ summer or winter.
IF YOU LOSE ELECTRIC POWER ...
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Don't use open flames,
charcoal grills, candles, or camp stoves indoors.
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If you use a generator,
follow all safety recommendations. Improper use can cause a fire
or electrical problems.
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Be alert for friends or
emergency personnel at your door. You may need to go to a shelter.
Check on friends and neighbors to make sure they are safe, too.
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Flashlights.
Extra batteries for flashlights, hearing aid,
and medical devices. |
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Canned food or
other food that is non-perishable. |
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Hand-operated
can opener. |
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Battery-powered radio or television. |
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Bottled water
(one gallon per person, per day). |
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Prescription,
non-prescription drugs. |
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Extra medical
supplies, like oxygen and syringes, if needed. |
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Extra pair of
eyeglasses. |
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First Aid kit. |
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Personal
hygiene items like soap and toothpaste. |
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Blankets and
warm clothing, including hats and gloves. |
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Sand or salt
to put on steps to keep from slipping in icy
weather. |
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