Winter Storm Safety

This is really important!! Snow Storms can happen suddenly. You need to start getting ready in the early fall. Here are some things you should carry in your trunk during snow season. (early spring,

late fall, winter.)

1. First aid kit.

2. Cell phone and coins for pay phone.

3. Heavy blankets and emergency blankets.

4. Paper towels.

5. Windshield scraper.

6. Pocket knife

7. Snow brush

8. Pail of sand or kitty litter

9. Small shovel

10. Long Lasting snacks.

11. Flashlight.

12. Booster cables.

13. Tow chain.

14. Bright colored cloth.

15. pole if you have no antenna.

Now you know what to carry in your car. Now you need to know how to use the tools.

If your car gets stuck:

1.Tie a bright cloth to the antenna and raise it high so rescuers can find you.

2. If your car has no antenna, use a pole or fishing rod.

3. As you sit keep your blood moving.

4.Run the car engine for 10 minutes every hour, keep windows opened a little bit to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. You may be stranded for a long time.

5. Leave ceiling light on at night so you can be seen.

What to do if you are at home:

1. Stay inside.

2. Have a supply of food.

3. Find your battery operated radio and some spare batteries.

4.Save and clean 2 - liter soda bottles or 1 large water container for each family member.

If you MUST go out in a snowstorm wear:

1. Wear mittens. they are warmer than gloves.

2. Wear several layers of heavy garments and a wind breaker.

3.Wear a hood that covers your mouth.

4. Wear a hat and earmuffs.

5. If you MUST go out, fasten a lifeline to you and the house.

This is from the Owlie skywarns

weather book.